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as in to lodge
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
we had scarcely nestled the children in their beds when there was a knock at the door
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Recent Examples of nestle
As a bonus, hikers can sneak a peek at the mini-mansions nestled in the hills and take in the desert-chic flora and fauna decorating the trail.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
This luxury jungle-meets-beach resort, which opened in 2022, is adding a collection of Four Seasons Private Residences nestled within a secluded 3,000-acre nature reserve.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Leo traveled to the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima, nestled in the Angolan savanas of baobab trees at the edge of the Kwanza River.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Location The restaurant is conveniently nestled within Hotel Richemont, a 25-room boutique hotel just a few steps off of King Street.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
This luxury jungle-meets-beach resort, which opened in 2022, is adding a collection of Four Seasons Private Residences nestled within a secluded 3,000-acre nature reserve.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Leo traveled to the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima, nestled in the Angolan savanas of baobab trees at the edge of the Kwanza River.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
The Location The restaurant is conveniently nestled within Hotel Richemont, a 25-room boutique hotel just a few steps off of King Street.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestle
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The young and in-love pair snuggled up to each other at the opening night of The Tenth Man on Broadway in 1989.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cave, 38, wrote alongside a photo of herself showing off her new gold ring while snuggled up to Brown.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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The plush padding inside keeps your feet secure and snug no matter where the day takes you, while the suede-leather duo offers a striking look while running daily errands.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sienna comes home On March 23 a picture popped up in the Illinois group text message – Sienna looking up at the camera, snug in her yellow jammies.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Reagan was struck below his left armpit, the bullet lodged an inch from his heart.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles allegations about Dains A third-party law firm investigated the complaints lodged in mid-2023 to early 2024 against Dains in Los Angeles and corroborated many of the findings.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Spouses Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman cuddle up for a date night at the New York Mets game.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Staff described her as a dog with a lot of energy who loves playing with other dogs and cuddling people — and who clearly loves her routine.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Stays come in the form of historic palaces like Palazzu Nicrosi, perched on the hillside, or Le Couvent de Pozzo, a 15th-century convent converted into a guesthouse with a centerpiece pool eyeing the Italian island of Elba.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ticks tend to perch on ankle-level vegetation with their upper legs outstretched, waiting to latch on to an unsuspecting dog or human.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This week will further encourage you to nest and nuzzle up at home.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Enrichment as a Core Welfare Practice What looks like play — a seal nuzzling a rubber duck, retrieving a toy, balancing an object on his body — is actually part of a structured enrichment and training regimen that is a core part of daily life for the seals at the aquarium.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dante Pride, who represented Evans in his lawsuit that the city settled last year, did not immediately respond Thursday to a request for comment on Evans’ behalf.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ultimately, Hulk settled all litigation against Gawker Media for $31 million in November 2016, per ABC News.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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People who want to park in Station Square or Downtown should look for spots next to the Station Square, First Avenue, Steel Plaza, Wood Street and Gateway stations.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Access to fuel and the quality of the pavement are also top considerations in deciding where to park, Weber said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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