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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
Verb
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There’s nothing as cozy as snuggling up in front of the fire while snow falls peacefully outside.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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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,
11 Jan. 2026
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There’s no better way to end your day than cuddled around a fire with a glass of bourbon at Leipers Fork Distillery.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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Steinfeld also included a picture of her Christmas tree, which featured a butter yellow onesie nestled on the branches.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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