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as in lodges
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 nestles
Lech nestles along the eponymous river, tucked in amongst Austria’s westernmost mountains.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Boasting a playful curved lip that fits neatly in your palm and elegantly nestles one after the other in a stack, these wavy plates are an exceptionally sculptural way to set the table.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Many creative platers like to cut a circular hole out of their bread loaf, which the butter candle then nestles inside.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain – This first feature from the animators Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, adapted from an autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb, nestles us inside the mindscape of a very young Belgian girl living with her parents in postwar Japan.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2025
Next, Kat nestles a plastic headpiece shaped like a bighorn sheep rack onto me.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The way Skye nestles her head into the crook of her brother’s neck or drapes herself across his legs after an unembarrassed display of grief is ineffably moving.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Boasting a playful curved lip that fits neatly in your palm and elegantly nestles one after the other in a stack, these wavy plates are an exceptionally sculptural way to set the table.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Many creative platers like to cut a circular hole out of their bread loaf, which the butter candle then nestles inside.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain – This first feature from the animators Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, adapted from an autobiographical novel by Amélie Nothomb, nestles us inside the mindscape of a very young Belgian girl living with her parents in postwar Japan.
—Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2025
Next, Kat nestles a plastic headpiece shaped like a bighorn sheep rack onto me.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The way Skye nestles her head into the crook of her brother’s neck or drapes herself across his legs after an unembarrassed display of grief is ineffably moving.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestles
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Inside the stables, the family’s other two horses greeted Troy with affectionate sniffs, snuggles and neighs.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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For couch snuggles, a plush, fuzzy blanket was a must.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2025
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At the other end of the pitch, Robert Lewandowski crouches down on his haunches, eyes looking everywhere and nowhere, their nothingness saying everything.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The girl crouches because there is no room to stand.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Mackay/Facebook At the end of the video, Mackay can be seen standing on the doorway, surveying the damage, as one of the dogs nuzzles him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Live streams from entertainment events like the Grammys or Golden Globes aren’t typically perches for controversy, but, says Anthony McCartney, AP’s entertainment and lifestyles editor, celebrities will sometimes be asked to weigh in on recent headlines.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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Even the squirrels in the backyard and the bird that perches on the deck are put on notice.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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The agreement to restore the flag settles the lawsuit.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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While the daily hustle is just beginning for many, evidenced by the amount of foot traffic spotted passing by through the glass windows of the hotel’s restaurant, Jeff Peterson settles in to momentarily enjoy the Hornets’ metamorphosis and enthusiasm engulfing the franchise.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Sesame Place parks The following United Parks & Resorts theme parks have a zero-change fee policy for guests wanting to reschedule park visits.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Nestles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestles. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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