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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
The little chapel John and Carolyn have picked is nestled in the woods, which means their guests have to be Jeeped there.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The atmosphere is light and festive at this track nestled in the desert landscape and Fox Sports is thrilled with the doubleheader.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Arroz con leche, chocolate mazapan and cream cheese nestled together in a sheet of crisp nori.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Purchased in 1994 by the son of the president, the two-bedroom loft was nestled in the heart of Tribeca, which is today one of Manhattan's most expensive neighborhoods.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Detailed images captured up close by the rover are now revealing bumpy, pea-sized nodules clinging to those ridges and nestled in the hollows between them.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
With all the changes California’s mid-cycle redistricting maneuvers brought to congressional districts this year, one nestled in Orange County and the Inland Empire is considered still to be a safe seat for Republicans to control.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
April 27 is an off day for the Braves, a date nestled between the end of a three-game series against the Phillies and three-game series against the Tigers, both at Truist Park.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Rosewood just officially opened its first winter resort in the French Alps, a chic chalet nestled in the Jardin Alpin neighborhood of the exclusive Courchevel 1850 village.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
The atmosphere is light and festive at this track nestled in the desert landscape and Fox Sports is thrilled with the doubleheader.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Arroz con leche, chocolate mazapan and cream cheese nestled together in a sheet of crisp nori.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Purchased in 1994 by the son of the president, the two-bedroom loft was nestled in the heart of Tribeca, which is today one of Manhattan's most expensive neighborhoods.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Detailed images captured up close by the rover are now revealing bumpy, pea-sized nodules clinging to those ridges and nestled in the hollows between them.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
With all the changes California’s mid-cycle redistricting maneuvers brought to congressional districts this year, one nestled in Orange County and the Inland Empire is considered still to be a safe seat for Republicans to control.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
April 27 is an off day for the Braves, a date nestled between the end of a three-game series against the Phillies and three-game series against the Tigers, both at Truist Park.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Rosewood just officially opened its first winter resort in the French Alps, a chic chalet nestled in the Jardin Alpin neighborhood of the exclusive Courchevel 1850 village.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestled
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Grab a drink and then head into the cat lounge where you’ll be greeted by dozens of adoptable cats waiting to be snuggled and played with.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Both elements are crucial for an expert couch-napper like me, who appreciates being snuggled without the risk of overheating.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Guests can also book a special and more intimate dining experience on a floating platform, perched 50 meters above a nearby river convergence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mayreau Beach Club & Villas stands head and shoulders above the rest as an upscale hideaway perched on a blissfully tranquil bay.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Instead, adventurous beachgoers can check out the remains of hundreds of shipwrecks, lodged in the desolate sand.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The investigation's findings also come on the heels of a similar complaint lodged by a female employee in the Wilkinsburg School District, where Maluchnik had served as an interim superintendent.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Floyd will be positioned at the top of depth chart.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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But advocates say the proposal is now better positioned to move forward, in part because Chicago has seen firsthand the demands of the role.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Nestled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestled. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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