nuzzling

present participle of nuzzle
as in snuggling
to lie close newborn puppies nuzzling against their mother to stay warm

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Recent Examples of nuzzling Sam then picks up Emerald and asks for a cuddle, and the pup happily obliges, nuzzling into Sam's neck and relaxing into the hug. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • The eat-in chef’s kitchen is fully up to date with elaborate stone carvings fitted into arched windows, while the nearby den’s more intimate size is perfect for snuggling up with a book or watching TV.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The rest of the photos featured snapshots from Sims' summer vacation with her family, including a photo of her with her husband and three kids, photos of them playing on the beach and one of her snuggling with her daughter while on the sand.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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  • In July, an AI company CEO and HR executive were forced to resign after being filmed cuddling on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts; both were married to other people.
    Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Girl smiling and relaxing while cuddling sleeping dog.
    Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Nuzzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzling. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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