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Recent Examples of nuzzle
On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company.
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Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
In the end, an Australian photographer claimed the top prize for capturing a tender moment of elephant seal pups nuzzling in a rockpool.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Andrew Mackay/Facebook At the end of the video, Mackay can be seen standing on the doorway, surveying the damage, as one of the dogs nuzzles him.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.
—Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
In the end, an Australian photographer claimed the top prize for capturing a tender moment of elephant seal pups nuzzling in a rockpool.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Andrew Mackay/Facebook At the end of the video, Mackay can be seen standing on the doorway, surveying the damage, as one of the dogs nuzzles him.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.
—Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuzzle
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Kyle wanting to party for the New York marathon (not an excuse to party, but whatevs) and Amanda wants to snuggle on the couch, getting stoned and watching Interior Motives clips on the big TV.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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All while cuddled up in front of a wood-burning fire.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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And in tumble Spiderman and Hulk, swords in hand, a shy Snow White with her wellies on wrong, and Pocahontas cuddling a teddy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
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His container home, nestled in the countryside near Lille in northern France, embodies this innovative spirit.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Bennett, who turned 2 on May 8, channeled his father during the Masters Tournament’s Par 3 Contest in April, toting a toy golf club on the course while little brother Remy, born March 27, nestled up against Meredith, 30.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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