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as in crouching
to sit or recline comfortably or cozily
nestling with her children on the couch
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as in perching
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 nestling
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
In the year after a big emergence, nestling and fledging weights of birds typically increase.
—Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 8 July 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Spread in one layer, nestling the chicken, skin-side up, between the tomatoes and chickpeas.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The researchers, led by Christine Custer from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) at the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, tested eggs, nestlings, and the insects the birds ate at 10 locations from the Mid-Atlantic to the Upper Midwest.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
In the year after a big emergence, nestling and fledging weights of birds typically increase.
—Sarah Henry, The Courier-Journal, 8 July 2025
Verb
Add a rosemary sprig, with the needles pointing downwards, to the center of each glass, nestling it between the cranberries to stand upright.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Spread in one layer, nestling the chicken, skin-side up, between the tomatoes and chickpeas.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestling
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia revealed on social media that his infant daughter Sterling died in the final week of October.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Heather Miller, the former child care worker accused of felony child abuse involving three infants at The Lawrence School in Waukesha, will serve 15 years in prison and another seven on extended supervision.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The pair have since amped up their public PDA, snuggling up everywhere from Madison Square Garden to the Golden Globes.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Since the winter season calls for snuggling under blankets more often, experts recommend washing your blankets on the more frequent end of this guidance.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
2 Jan. 2026
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In the black-and-white shot, Stewart, 35, and Meyer, 38 — still in their casual wedding attire — can be seen crouching down next to each other while happily petting their dog.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Longoria could also be seen ditching her pants in another look, crouching on the ground in a cheeky brown bodysuit with a mock neck design.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
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Other photos show it while perching on the plant.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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TikTok users were able to see two cats perching over a bathroom sink, which had been filled with tap water.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Then, abruptly, back to lightness, was a video showing a newborn’s heartwarming first encounter with the family dog.—
Lindsay Lowe,
Parents,
8 Nov. 2025
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Peter was driving when their car collided with the one carrying Carrie and her own newborn.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Goose then recovered from the chill by cuddling up in front of a fireplace.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their Mexican vacation comes after the pair rang in the New Year together—instead of partying the night away, the couple kept things simple, cuddling up on the couch to watch the University of Miami Hurricanes—the team Ramirez supports—take on the Ohio State University Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Le Massif offers a wide range of lodging options.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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There is also a free shuttle that operates on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer months, with stops at shops, restaurants, and lodging throughout town.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Among these studies, 12 post-approval studies included 3,646 neonates, newborns, infants and children.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The scientists also found several neonates and newborns in the area, Pardo-Pérez tells Flora Lichtman of Science Friday, which suggests that the site served as a nursery for the prehistoric animals.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
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“Nestling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestling. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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