NUZZLE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

nuzzle

verb

ˈnə-zəl

Definition of nuzzle

as in to snuggle

to lie close newborn puppies nuzzling against their mother to stay warm

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Recent Examples of nuzzle On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company. — Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026 The club’s home was built in 1997, and nuzzled alongside a bend in the River Wear, the south side of the club’s home is subject to significant and ongoing regeneration. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 In the end, an Australian photographer claimed the top prize for capturing a tender moment of elephant seal pups nuzzling in a rockpool. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026 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, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuzzle

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It’s made from super soft and warm faux fur that’s primed for fall movie marathons snuggled on the couch or in bed.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026
On October 27, Kardashian shared a photo of her daughter Chicago snuggled up with the dog named Halo.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of snuggle

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But yes, getting to cuddle a puppy is obviously part of the appeal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
The second image the Big Bang Theory alum shared was of Philomena being cuddled by her big sister, Matilda, whom Cuoco and her actor fiancé Tom Pelphrey, 44, welcomed in March 2023.

— Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of cuddle

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And, to top it all off, the engine’s first home is nestled inside a bonkers one-off Bronco called the Frostwarden.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026
Bronx Beer Hall is nestled within a larger food hall in the historic Italian neighborhood of Arthur Avenue (please, try the veal).

— Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

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