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 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 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 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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  • Overmont Oversized Double Camping Chair This Overmont Double Chair is built for snuggling up around the campfire, but it can be used to spread out while solo.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Art aficionados will enjoy prowling around the building snuggled in this park that houses The Burrell Collection.
    Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • This comfy, portable camp chair is practically a pop-up couch that couples can cuddle up on anywhere.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In the picture, the proud mom could be seen lying in a bed on a private plane, cuddled in a fuzzy blanket.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • The Quintosapore innovative farming project may be nestled in the verdant and peaceful Umbrian hills, but echoes of Hollywood and Cinecittà are not too distant.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The hotel is nestled in the Cultural District at 3700 Camp Bowie Blvd.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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