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as in perched
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 nestled
These routes connect to the concrete pads, which are nestled among rocky outcrops and dry creekbeds.
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Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026
What that location became in November 2018 was Mockingbird Bar + Garden, a farm-to-table restaurant on Barrington Avenue, located across from the north end of Meier Street and nestled next to the Fox River Bike Trail.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The family-friendly community pool is nestled against a hill above the historic downtown and marina.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Asking $110 million, the estate is nestled within the exclusive Sunset Islands enclave.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The most populous stateside urban center in the Pacific Northwest is nestled between the sea and massive Lake Washington, with mountain ranges to the east and west.
—Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
The secret location chosen was located roughly 40km northeast of Moscow, nestled within a thick evergreen forest, and became the main training facility and home to Russia’s cosmonauts.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Sand-colored houses are nestled among dense fields and solitary bushes, each laden with verdant green leaves and the promising blushing buds of Damask rose.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 25 May 2026
At the end of a long, narrow road nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains sit two properties whose owners are both in the bird business.
—Dana Hedgpeth The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026
What that location became in November 2018 was Mockingbird Bar + Garden, a farm-to-table restaurant on Barrington Avenue, located across from the north end of Meier Street and nestled next to the Fox River Bike Trail.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
The family-friendly community pool is nestled against a hill above the historic downtown and marina.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Asking $110 million, the estate is nestled within the exclusive Sunset Islands enclave.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The most populous stateside urban center in the Pacific Northwest is nestled between the sea and massive Lake Washington, with mountain ranges to the east and west.
—Harry Cheadle, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
The secret location chosen was located roughly 40km northeast of Moscow, nestled within a thick evergreen forest, and became the main training facility and home to Russia’s cosmonauts.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026
Sand-colored houses are nestled among dense fields and solitary bushes, each laden with verdant green leaves and the promising blushing buds of Damask rose.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 25 May 2026
At the end of a long, narrow road nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains sit two properties whose owners are both in the bird business.
—Dana Hedgpeth The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestled
Verb
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At times, Hadley has snuggled beside her in bed.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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At times, Hadley has snuggled beside her in bed.—
Laura Ungar,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The world’s most famous blonde bombshell, perched on playground equipment, absorbed in a book.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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An 18th-century fortress perched in the Aravali Hills, surrounded by winding roads and sweeping valley views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Screws that fell off a truck on Highway 285 lodged into the tires of dozens of vehicles.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Las Vegas scored three unanswered goals to lead 3-2, and after the teams lodged a 4-4 tie, the Golden Knights’ Tomas Hertl took a whip-around pass from Colton Sissons and ripped the game-winning goal above Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen to give the Golden Knights a stunning 1-0 series lead.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Covarrubias was positioned perfectly to field the ball in the outfield, but his throw to first wasn’t in time.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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This 15-story hotel is considered the city’s top luxury hotel and is perfectly positioned for both business and touristic pursuits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Nestled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestled. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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