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Recent Examples of nuzzled
Lopez nuzzled her face into Emme's as the pair smiled while seated at a dining table.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 May 2026
On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.
—Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 May 2026
On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.
—Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuzzled
Verb
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In one photo, the two snuggled together on a boat.—
Audrey Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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At times, Hadley has snuggled beside her in bed.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The island is nestled between the two forks of Long Island and is known for its unspoiled beaches and beautiful manor houses.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Mandarin Oriental’s sole property debut of 2026 can be found nestled amid the clear-blue waters in Mallorca.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Verb
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For more than an hour, Coleman danced, handed out high-fives, and cuddled kids who needed a hug.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Stallone shared on his Instagram, along with a sweet photo of the two cuddled up in an armchair.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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“Nuzzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzled. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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