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Recent Examples of nuzzle
Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.
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Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
The Saint Bernards gently lie down beside him, licking and nuzzling him affectionately.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow.
—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
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Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
The Saint Bernards gently lie down beside him, licking and nuzzling him affectionately.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuzzle
Verb
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In no time at all, Mittens had pulled all new babies close to her to feed and snuggle.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Pine cones make your garden a less inviting place for pests to snuggle up in.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
Verb
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From cuddling chimpanzees to holding birds for all to see, here are some of David Attenborough's most memorable photos with his wild animal friends.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Ripa and Consuelos do not cuddle through the night.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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With all the power and money nestled among the football-playing schools – and no NCAA oversight over the football championship – why did those leagues even need the NCAA anymore?—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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At the New Mexico resort nestled in the southernmost Rockies, though, the trail merits only a single black diamond.—
Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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