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Recent Examples of nuzzling
In the end, an Australian photographer claimed the top prize for capturing a tender moment of elephant seal pups nuzzling in a rockpool.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The video shows his two pet dogs, with a mutt named Thunder in the lead, nuzzling open a sliding door to get outside into the yard.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
The Saint Bernards gently lie down beside him, licking and nuzzling him affectionately.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The video shows his two pet dogs, with a mutt named Thunder in the lead, nuzzling open a sliding door to get outside into the yard.
—CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
The Saint Bernards gently lie down beside him, licking and nuzzling him affectionately.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuzzling
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Records of this meeting clearly indicate that each of these was in dire need of snuggling, as well as Cabinet-level scratches underneath its ears.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
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Bedsure GentleSoft Fleece Blanket There’s nothing quite like snuggling under a cozy blanket during chilly weather.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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This ultra-soft fleece blanket is perfect for draping over a sofa for movie nights, cuddling up to on cold mornings, and layering on the bed for extra lightweight warmth.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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From greeting us at the door to cuddling beside us on tough days, our pets play a big role in our lives — and our happiness.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cottagecore cozy wouldn’t be complete without a quilt, and this one from Brooklinen is on par to nestling into a cotton candy cloud.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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There had been a prior collision with Marc Guehi, but the hosts’ No 9 had to ask the question of VAR by nestling the ball either side of a helpless Gianluigi Donnarumma.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Nuzzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzling. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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