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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
There are no direction markers, no information board to explain that here, nestled between an air-conditioner repair shop and a gaming cafe, lies one of Brazilian football’s holy sites.
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Enchantment Resort is an upscale oasis nestled in the canyon.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Bucksnort is a small spring located in Hickman County, Tennessee, nestled along Sugar Creek just southeast of Interstate 40’s Exit 152.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But on this Royal Oak afternoon teeming with adventurous jazz grooves, Was is happily nestled in his roots.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
In an intimate atmosphere, seated at long, communal tables, nestled tightly with industry professionals, guests were treated to a dinner that was melt-in-your-mouth good.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
Dahlia tubers can even be kept in open crates nestled between layers of compost.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Murphy announced his birth on Instagram, sharing a sweet post of the newborn nestled between his brothers.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
With 2,150 square feet nestled inside Le Comptoir Général on the Canal Saint-Martin, the concept space was developed by 1922 Studio.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Enchantment Resort is an upscale oasis nestled in the canyon.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Bucksnort is a small spring located in Hickman County, Tennessee, nestled along Sugar Creek just southeast of Interstate 40’s Exit 152.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
But on this Royal Oak afternoon teeming with adventurous jazz grooves, Was is happily nestled in his roots.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
In an intimate atmosphere, seated at long, communal tables, nestled tightly with industry professionals, guests were treated to a dinner that was melt-in-your-mouth good.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
Dahlia tubers can even be kept in open crates nestled between layers of compost.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Murphy announced his birth on Instagram, sharing a sweet post of the newborn nestled between his brothers.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
With 2,150 square feet nestled inside Le Comptoir Général on the Canal Saint-Martin, the concept space was developed by 1922 Studio.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestled
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Rome could be seen drinking from a blue sippy cup, snuggled in between his parents.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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An Angel Finds Her Safe Space The video shows the tiny puppy snuggled up to her new owner, fast asleep and clearly feeling safe and loved.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On a late summer morning in the Pacific Palisades, dozens of hummingbirds rise from the ashes of Spencer Pratt‘s scorched hillside property, where his 2,200-square-foot, three-bedroom home once perched.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Dramatically perched on a cliffside, this gravity-defying marvel has weathered the rise and fall of empires.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ex-councilor pleaded guilty on May 5 to two of six charges — one count of wire fraud and one count of theft concerning a federal program — that had been lodged against her in a December 2024 federal indictment.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Sankei Shimbun reported that Tokyo has lodged a protest with Moscow through diplomatic channels.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In its new form, it is positioned well to bring its bold storytelling to audiences everywhere — while supporting artists at every stage.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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It was situated in an alcove, positioned in the shine of a colored light.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Nestled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestled. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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