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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
With all the power and money nestled among the football-playing schools – and no NCAA oversight over the football championship – why did those leagues even need the NCAA anymore?
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
At the New Mexico resort nestled in the southernmost Rockies, though, the trail merits only a single black diamond.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Or, if you'd rather be cocooned in greenery than gazing at the Pacific, one of the two treehouse-style suites nestled in the property's garden is a dreamy alternative.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
For an upscale stay in the heart of Paris, Hôtel du Louvre is nestled in the heart of the 1st arrondissement.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 May 2026
Boulder, nestled against the mountains, could get upward of a foot (30 centimeters) of snow.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
For a more secluded experience, Outland Great Smoky Mountains is a private retreat nestled in the mountains just a few minutes from downtown Sylva.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Jackson came with Ball and became his neighbor, moving into a second unit nestled above Chima Brazilian Steakhouse.
—Julia Coin
may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Paul Villa and his wife, Kristen, were concerned about too many massage parlors popping up in the city of about 87,000, nestled against the hills between the 605 Freeway and the Orange County border.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
At the New Mexico resort nestled in the southernmost Rockies, though, the trail merits only a single black diamond.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Or, if you'd rather be cocooned in greenery than gazing at the Pacific, one of the two treehouse-style suites nestled in the property's garden is a dreamy alternative.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
For an upscale stay in the heart of Paris, Hôtel du Louvre is nestled in the heart of the 1st arrondissement.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 May 2026
Boulder, nestled against the mountains, could get upward of a foot (30 centimeters) of snow.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
For a more secluded experience, Outland Great Smoky Mountains is a private retreat nestled in the mountains just a few minutes from downtown Sylva.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Jackson came with Ball and became his neighbor, moving into a second unit nestled above Chima Brazilian Steakhouse.
—Julia Coin
may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Paul Villa and his wife, Kristen, were concerned about too many massage parlors popping up in the city of about 87,000, nestled against the hills between the 605 Freeway and the Orange County border.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestled
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The first photo showed an infant Archie snuggled up on his dad Harry's chest, and the second, more recent shot showed Archie and Lilibet holding hands.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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This year’s Miami Grand Prix has been more of a logistical miracle than any other year because its spot on the Hard Rock Stadium calendar is snuggled tightly between the Miami Open tennis tournament and World Cup soccer.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The focus narrows in on the remaining passengers and crew in the main sections of the aircraft not blown to bits, the cockpit and a stretch of the main cabin (finally, a reward for flying coach), precariously perched on a reef outcrop.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Junior suite 2201 has perhaps the best views of all, perched right above a rocky spot where the waves constantly pound the coastline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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But as the rover attempted to pull out its drill arm, the rock came up with it, having gotten lodged onto the sleeve that surrounds the tool’s bit.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE has already lodged a detainer request to keep Tortolero-Arriechi in custody — a request that now hangs in the balance in a state that has repeatedly clashed with federal immigration enforcement.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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In my room, only one of the four lamps positioned around the room actually worked.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Dense tropical landscaping weaves through the property, carving out natural pockets of privacy, while multiple terraces and lounge spaces are positioned to follow the light—from soft morning sun to wide sunset views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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“Nestled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestled. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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