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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
Worthy of the most ceremonious unwrapping video, a black cardboard carton contains an impressive wooden box with the DAP nestled inside.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 July 2025
Indoor concerts during daylight hours can feel uncanny, maybe more so on a holy day—the doors opened at 2 P.M., and someone, possibly Callahan, had nestled colored plastic eggs amid the rows of folding chairs—but the vibe in the room was convivial, loose.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
In place of sun-worshiping fans camped out on makeshift bleachers, parents lounged on cushioned seats as kids nestled beside them balancing chicken wings and pizzas on their laps.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Welcome to Chantilly, nestled between the Plaza Midwood and Elizabeth neighborhoods east of Uptown.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 July 2025
Indoor concerts during daylight hours can feel uncanny, maybe more so on a holy day—the doors opened at 2 P.M., and someone, possibly Callahan, had nestled colored plastic eggs amid the rows of folding chairs—but the vibe in the room was convivial, loose.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
In place of sun-worshiping fans camped out on makeshift bleachers, parents lounged on cushioned seats as kids nestled beside them balancing chicken wings and pizzas on their laps.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Welcome to Chantilly, nestled between the Plaza Midwood and Elizabeth neighborhoods east of Uptown.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestle
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This assortment spans models suited for the tiniest chihuahua to English mastiffs, the slinkiest cat to the most massive maine coons—all of them durable, comfy, and equipped to satisfy your pet’s desire to snuggle.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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But if Stern skewered American celebrity—submitting his subjects to mortifying lines of questioning—Cooper snuggles up to it.—
Alessandra Codinha,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
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Speakeasy meets Southwest in this high-ceilinged lounge snugged away behind Valentine restaurant in Phoenix’s Melrose neighborhood.—
Felicia Campbell,
AZCentral.com,
22 Apr. 2021
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Move off-road, and an adaptive air suspension can hoist the R1S to a Hummer-esque 37.8 centimeters of ground clearance, enough for leisurely dips in 1.1-meter-deep water; its 149-kWh battery snugged in carbon fiber, aluminum and high-strength steel.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Feb. 2025
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Most of the elderly evacuees had been promised lodging elsewhere in the city, but had few other options.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Trump on Friday also lodged insults again at Powell for not lowering interest rates, urging the central bank board to wrest control from him.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sharing a snap of their sleeping baby, the couple also included an adorable picture of their newborn daughter cuddling on Viall's chest, as well as a photo of the couple holding their new daughter's hands.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Not only is the act of repeatedly knotting and looping yarn relaxing and rewarding, but the finished project—whether a blanket, sweater, or scarf—is ideal for cuddling up with while watching a favorite comfort show.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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Most scenic brewery: On the slopes of the White Mountains, perched above the Ammonoosuc River, occupying a 19th-century grist mill, Schilling Beer is impossibly picturesque.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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What's more, the SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule perched atop the rocket is the only U.S. vehicle capable of transporting astronauts to the orbital laboratory.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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But why not nuzzle up to the reputation a bit more, Mass Ads?—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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The rugged, urban forest that nuzzles the White River in bustling Midtown provides a muzzled respite from its clangorous surroundings.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Four years after the actress' firing from The Mandalorian in 2021, the studio behind Star Wars and its parent company, Disney, announced that the companies have settled the actress' lawsuit against the studios out of court.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The people settling here were in for some major changes from formerly nomadic lifestyles.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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Armored personnel carriers parked next to the Washington Monument.—
Jade Walker 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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The 29-year-old woman parked her vehicle at Mambo Seafood in Houston on Aug. 11 and left it running before going inside with her husband and other kids, according to court records.—
Mike Stunson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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