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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
From looks alone, you’d be forgiven for assuming the Grand America Hotel was nestled somewhere in the European Alps, as opposed to Salt Lake City’s Wasatch Rockies.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
The idea seemed natural to me — much of my younger days were spent developing a family art retreat in southern Colorado, a 115-acre expanse dotted with my dad’s sculptures and DIY cabin builds nestled throughout arroyos and piñon pines.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Book a stay at Mii Amo or Enchantment Resort, nature-and-wellness-centric sister hotels nestled right across from each other in the whimsical Boynton Canyon and located a short walk from the Mescal trailhead.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
The family nest is nestled inside the community nest, which is nestled into other nests as well.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
The idea seemed natural to me — much of my younger days were spent developing a family art retreat in southern Colorado, a 115-acre expanse dotted with my dad’s sculptures and DIY cabin builds nestled throughout arroyos and piñon pines.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Book a stay at Mii Amo or Enchantment Resort, nature-and-wellness-centric sister hotels nestled right across from each other in the whimsical Boynton Canyon and located a short walk from the Mescal trailhead.
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
The family nest is nestled inside the community nest, which is nestled into other nests as well.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestle
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As the class progresses and people generate body heat, the cold-blooded friends take advantage of it, snuggling closer.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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From the cozy-chic bar and its expansive patio to the rocking chairs facing a semi-secret, open-air fireplace snuggled next to a gurgling waterfall, serenity permeates the property.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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This cocoon is super-protective, and the fleas stay safe and snug inside for up to four months, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Cara found us in a big armchair at the edge of the party — José and I snug together while 30-some people mingled, drinks in hand.—
Gali Kronenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer on Jalloh in 2020, and he was later issued a final order of removal allowing him to be deported to any country other than Sierra Leone.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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But Stroll did not complete a single lap all day on Saturday due to the ongoing engine problems, forcing Aston to lodge a request with the stewards for him to be allowed to take part in Sunday’s grand prix.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Everyone needs something this sweet to cuddle up with at the end of the day.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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After an hour or so, Sarah’s girls bounce into the frame with giggles and cuddles and climb up on her.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Soon, there could be military boots on the ground crossing into the Islamic Republic of Iran from this terrain of fertile valleys, deep gorges and ancient Mesopotamian trade routes perched below the mountainous border dividing Iraq and Iran.—
Younes Mohammad,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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When feasible, leave some dead branches on living trees to provide something for the birds to perch on.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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In the end, an Australian photographer claimed the top prize for capturing a tender moment of elephant seal pups nuzzling in a rockpool.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Some are fearful, however, that an old pattern of extraction without development may be settling in.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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TikTok and Snap were also named defendants in the lawsuit, but settled before the trial began.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The district would still own the stadium, and would make sure people can park and access athletic and school events.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s a beach, six spots to park a car, a sign warning about rough water, and a huli-huli chicken stand.—
Lisa Aiken,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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