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Recent Examples of nuzzle
Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow.
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Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Parham followed this pair – a female and possibly her brother – for a couple of hours across the rocky hillside, quickly framing his image before the male turned to nuzzle the female.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 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
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Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Parham followed this pair – a female and possibly her brother – for a couple of hours across the rocky hillside, quickly framing his image before the male turned to nuzzle the female.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuzzle
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While snuggling with your cat might be the ideal way to keep both of you warm in winter, there are other ways to help when your lap isn’t available for naps.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some of the most romantic restaurants in South Dakota have barely lit corners for kisses, velvet couches to snuggle into and a good wine list to make your Valentine swoon.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sofas offer the perfect spot to relax and chat with friends, cuddle up with family during movie nights, and serve as a central element in your living room’s design.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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But after Barnes shared footage of the birds cuddling in a nest box, chasing off rivals, and committing to each other with unmistakable devotion, the internet quickly embraced the unlikely couple as feathery rom-com leads.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Our favorite of these was Le Chalet de Pierres, a vast wooden chalet with plenty of outdoor seating nestled at the bottom of a super steep slope.—
Sophie Knight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The competition is split between Milan, where high fashion meets high-stakes athletics, and Cortina d’Ampezzo, a dreamy mountain town nestled in the Italian Dolomites.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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