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

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Recent Examples of nuzzle 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 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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  • Gemma, a clouded leopard, was born in August was once snuggling a lamp plush and bottle feeding on milk.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • Images included in the slideshow picture the artist spending time in the park, listening to music, practicing self-care, resting, cuddling her dog Dibs, being on set and painting pumpkins.
    Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Chopra Jonas snapped a mirror selfie as Nick cuddled her from behind in one cute pic, while multiple other images and videos focused on the couple's daughter, Malti.
    Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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  • The Prince and Princess of Wales moved to Forest Lodge, nestled in Windsor Great Park, according to The Telegraph.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Along with cheeky TikToks, Lovato added another snap of herself posing as Poot, as well as the original photo nestled in her makeup bag.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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