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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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as in infant
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Recent Examples of nestling
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Many will be at their showiest, singing their hearts out, defending territories, constructing nests or perhaps already tending to their nestlings.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
There’s patience and craft expressed in the quiet vocal calisthenics — each word lands like an unforgettable hook — and the restful mood feels ripe for nestling in the grass, as d4vd does on the album cover, which itself recalls that famous stoned-on-the-lawn scene in The Doors movie.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
When the researchers approached the bird’s nest, the fuzzy nestling shook its head, flicking it back and forth.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Unlike its larger counterparts that may feel unwieldy within the confines of the hallowed relish tray, the little forks are just the right size for daintily placing in small bowls of various pickled delights, from okra to onions, or nestling alongside the crudités.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Many will be at their showiest, singing their hearts out, defending territories, constructing nests or perhaps already tending to their nestlings.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
There’s patience and craft expressed in the quiet vocal calisthenics — each word lands like an unforgettable hook — and the restful mood feels ripe for nestling in the grass, as d4vd does on the album cover, which itself recalls that famous stoned-on-the-lawn scene in The Doors movie.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
When the researchers approached the bird’s nest, the fuzzy nestling shook its head, flicking it back and forth.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestling
Verb
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Think comfort food favorites by candlelight, playing board games in front of the fire, and snuggling up with a book under a pile of warm blankets.—
Erica Jackson Curran,
Parents,
25 Dec. 2024
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Well, snuggling up to a sugar daddy or momma for housing has a long history here.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Excavations unearthed priceless statues and reliefs, including depictions of crouching lions and a youthful male figure.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Dec. 2024
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This may include defensive movements or acting submissively—tucking their tail between their legs, lowering their eyes or crouching to appear smaller.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2024
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For the first time, a medicine that’s designed specifically to treat newborns and infants with malaria has been approved.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In April, Seth and other researchers gathered in Durham, North Carolina, for a conference at Duke University to discuss tests for consciousness in humans (including people with brain damage, as well as fetuses and infants), other animals and AI systems.—
Mariana Lenharo & Nature magazine,
Scientific American,
6 Aug. 2025
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Oh, and watching Hallmark movies with my Angie cuddling next to me.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For families, the biggest expense, by far, is lodging.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Independent explains that in many cases, carriers ask travelers to arrange lodging themselves and submit receipts afterward for reimbursement, often citing logistical difficulties in making the arrangements directly.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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But this font of renewal dries up: an eighty-year-old’s bone marrow contains two hundred times fewer stem cells than a newborn’s.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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As newborns, the 10 puppies were tossed into a bush near the Mission Viejo Animal Service Center.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The production team has already secured translations in German, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish and Hindi, positioning the film for global distribution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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With this innovation, the company is positioning itself as a key player in the growing robotics sector, competing with leading projects like Tesla’s Optimus.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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The evacuation comes on the heels of Affleck settling his divorce from Jennifer Lopez on Monday.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Nestling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestling. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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