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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 otherworldly outdoor theater nestled in the cool woods of Topanga plans five mainstage plays, as well as a slate of family-friendly and music-centered satellite events.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The year-round Rio Grande Village Campground is nestled in a grove of trees near the river.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Once the home of an Italian duchess, the Hotel Esencia is nestled in the Yucatan Jungle 30 minutes outside buzzy Tulum.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
In December, over a two-hour lunch at The Occidental, a Washington restaurant nestled between the White House and FBI headquarters, Wilkins spoke breezily about her life as the girlfriend of the FBI director.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Stone Canyon sits in what fire officials call the wildland-urban interface — areas where homes are nestled not far from undeveloped vegetation, and where wildfire risk is heightened by proximity to open land.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The town’s sloping main street, nestled in the craggy Wasatch Range, has practically become a symbol of the annual film gathering.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
My first stop was Anopura, a luxury resort about 21 miles outside the city, nestled amid the mountains.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Because the kitchen is set against one wall rather than nestled in a corner, the area feels open and bright.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The year-round Rio Grande Village Campground is nestled in a grove of trees near the river.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Once the home of an Italian duchess, the Hotel Esencia is nestled in the Yucatan Jungle 30 minutes outside buzzy Tulum.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
In December, over a two-hour lunch at The Occidental, a Washington restaurant nestled between the White House and FBI headquarters, Wilkins spoke breezily about her life as the girlfriend of the FBI director.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Stone Canyon sits in what fire officials call the wildland-urban interface — areas where homes are nestled not far from undeveloped vegetation, and where wildfire risk is heightened by proximity to open land.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The town’s sloping main street, nestled in the craggy Wasatch Range, has practically become a symbol of the annual film gathering.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
My first stop was Anopura, a luxury resort about 21 miles outside the city, nestled amid the mountains.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Because the kitchen is set against one wall rather than nestled in a corner, the area feels open and bright.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestled
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The adorable snapshot shows Alanis snuggled against her mother’s chest while her parents and the couple’s 4-year-old son, Axel, gently rest their hands on her back.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2026
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In her pre-holiday season photo dump, the Bite Me singer snuggled up to her girlfriend at the dinner table.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Machen’s London was a descendant of Blake’s, where angels perched in trees.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Travelers can check out the iconic Edinburgh Castle, one of the oldest fortified sites in Europe, perched upon a hill, before enjoying the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Old Town and the sweeping vistas of Arthur's Seat.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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That’s due to the toy’s silicone strings' ability to reach the back of the throat and become lodged.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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The organization has lodged several complaints with the FCC about alleged media bias.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Their departure from active group work would leave a void that few current girl groups are positioned to fill, if any.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The annual fan event, now in its sixth year, is positioned as a major showcase for the franchise across games, cards and competitive play.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Nestled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestled. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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