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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 Prince and Princess of Wales moved to Forest Lodge, nestled in Windsor Great Park, according to The Telegraph.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Along with cheeky TikToks, Lovato added another snap of herself posing as Poot, as well as the original photo nestled in her makeup bag.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The farm is nestled behind the hills that make up the area, keeping it out of view of passersby.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Of course, that’s exactly what Governor Maura Healey and Mayor Michelle Wu and the developer want; A knockdown, drag out, talk radio donnybrook over a shelter being shoehorned into a tiny former nursing home nestled among a family neighborhood in the Holy Name parish.
—Lou Murray, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Cortina d'Ampezzo, on the other hand, is a ski destination nestled in the Dolomites.
—Laura Saravia, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Former ballet dancer Lauren Arps has just opened Graceful Strength Studio at Via Panfilo Castaldi 20, nestled in the trendy Porta Venezia area and not far from the busy shopping avenue Corso Buenos Aires.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Over the previous 10 minutes, the Chiefs’ position groups had nestled into their respective corners of the locker room, the aftermath of an uninspiring first half on national TV.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Tequila bottles were nestled in holsters strapped across their hips.
—Tom Freston, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Along with cheeky TikToks, Lovato added another snap of herself posing as Poot, as well as the original photo nestled in her makeup bag.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The farm is nestled behind the hills that make up the area, keeping it out of view of passersby.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Of course, that’s exactly what Governor Maura Healey and Mayor Michelle Wu and the developer want; A knockdown, drag out, talk radio donnybrook over a shelter being shoehorned into a tiny former nursing home nestled among a family neighborhood in the Holy Name parish.
—Lou Murray, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Cortina d'Ampezzo, on the other hand, is a ski destination nestled in the Dolomites.
—Laura Saravia, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Former ballet dancer Lauren Arps has just opened Graceful Strength Studio at Via Panfilo Castaldi 20, nestled in the trendy Porta Venezia area and not far from the busy shopping avenue Corso Buenos Aires.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Over the previous 10 minutes, the Chiefs’ position groups had nestled into their respective corners of the locker room, the aftermath of an uninspiring first half on national TV.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Tequila bottles were nestled in holsters strapped across their hips.
—Tom Freston, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestled
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Meghan held the camera for a moment over Momma Mia and Pula, who were both snuggled up on dog beds, and rolled to the sunny window with a palm tree outside.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Thor, a dog that visits patients at hospitals across South Florida with his handler Alexandra Ramos, snuggled up to Katy in her hospital bed.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Tables are perched on multiple levels, some beneath leafy canopies and others offering panoramic views of Rio and Guanabara Bay.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The city’s cliffside properties, perched just yards from the ocean, continue to fuel debate over how to balance scenic preservation with public safety.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fisher Phillips' $450,000 investigation found that the city didn't break any laws while handling allegations of harassment lodged against Cook.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the back window of the vehicle was shattered, and a bullet was lodged in the passenger side of the back bumper, the statement said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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The fact that they were produced for the signature Giorgio Armani label and retail at 350 euros shows how the project was intended to be high-profile and positioned in the top range of the group’s fashion lines, which also include Emporio Armani and A|X Armani Exchange.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Just last week, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna had positioned himself as a rare optimist amid widespread job cuts, pledging that his company would increase hiring among recent college graduates.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Nestled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestled. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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