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

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Recent Examples of nuzzle But an intimate scene that appears to be building toward a kiss instead ends with them nuzzling foreheads. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025 These fan-favorite Tommy Bahama sheets are so soft, comfortable, and cozy that, according to one five-star Amazon reviewer, nuzzling in them feels like sleeping over at grandma’s. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025 Alice's story was shared to Barking Mad Dog Rescue's Facebook page, along with a video showing the sweet pup nuzzling up to her rescuer, now safe from all harm. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025 Fun ways to display your creations include nuzzling them into the soil of an actual indoor plant or arranging them in a vase alongside other Lego flowers to create a unique bouquet. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuzzle
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  • This assortment spans models suited for the tiniest chihuahua to English mastiffs, the slinkiest cat to the most massive maine coons—all of them durable, comfy, and equipped to satisfy your pet’s desire to snuggle.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
  • But if Stern skewered American celebrity—submitting his subjects to mortifying lines of questioning—Cooper snuggles up to it.
    Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • Sharing a snap of their sleeping baby, the couple also included an adorable picture of their newborn daughter cuddling on Viall's chest, as well as a photo of the couple holding their new daughter's hands.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Not only is the act of repeatedly knotting and looping yarn relaxing and rewarding, but the finished project—whether a blanket, sweater, or scarf—is ideal for cuddling up with while watching a favorite comfort show.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
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  • Here, nestled amongst pine woodlands and alongside a sparkling lake, our creative crew of pros fashioned a forever home and gathering place that beautifully reflects the region's natural splendor, as well as its rich history of architecture and design.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
  • This technique ensures the onion melds into the meat before nestling everything onto the rolls.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025

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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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