as in to snuggle
to lie close newborn puppies nuzzling against their mother to stay warm

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Recent Examples of nuzzle Sam then picks up Emerald and asks for a cuddle, and the pup happily obliges, nuzzling into Sam's neck and relaxing into the hug. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025 But why not nuzzle up to the reputation a bit more, Mass Ads? James Folta, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025 The rugged, urban forest that nuzzles the White River in bustling Midtown provides a muzzled respite from its clangorous surroundings. John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 In other snaps, the billionaire was spotted rubbing Sánchez's arms and nuzzling her neck. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuzzle
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  • Lean it next to the fireplace so that those who are snuggling up next to the fire can also grab an extra layer to sit on and cover up with.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • 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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  • In Cheese Curd's case, further videos show the former stray settling on his rescuer's lap, eating treats, and cuddling up with new toys and pillows bought especially for him.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • An accompanying video showed the parents with their new addition, as well as their other three children cuddling up to their baby sibling.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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  • 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.
    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

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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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