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nuzzled

verb

past tense of nuzzle
as in snuggled
to lie close newborn puppies nuzzling against their mother to stay warm

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Recent Examples of nuzzled The actress nuzzled up next to her husband at the 2017 premiere of Colossal. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 Lopez nuzzled her face into Emme's as the pair smiled while seated at a dining table. — 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 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
  1. snuggled
  2. nestled
  3. cuddled
Verb
  • The new parents were photographed last week on a walk with the infant in a front carrier, snuggled close to the superstar.
    — Martha Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • On board, energize with yoga on deck, or catch a Movie Under the Stars® snuggled up in a blanket with popcorn.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of snuggled
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  • How Madring was built The track is nestled in the Valdebebas district north-east of the city center.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Here, a soaking tub is nestled between split vanities, and an arched golden door leads into the marble shower.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of nestled
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  • In the snap, Murray sat with an arm wrapped around one of his daughters, who sat on his lap and cuddled into him.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In another photo, Osbourne cuddled her 3-year-old son, Sidney, while aboard a boat.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cuddled

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