nuzzling

Definition of nuzzlingnext
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 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
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Verb
  • Ultimately, the weekend winter storm can provide one more reason to relax indoors by snuggling with your pets.
    Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The two can be seen sharing kisses, showering and snuggling up — all in their skivvies.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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  • Kardashian included a round-up of photos throughout the years, featuring pictures of Chicago skiing, cuddling with her mom, spending time with her family and posing in a field of flowers.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Their Mexican vacation comes after the pair rang in the New Year together—instead of partying the night away, the couple kept things simple, cuddling up on the couch to watch the University of Miami Hurricanes—the team Ramirez supports—take on the Ohio State University Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
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  • Cocksuckers, Chuky mumbled, cradling the bottle atop his belly, nestling its spout in his shiny cleavage.
    Jonathan Miles, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Forget last-gasp 30-yard thunderbolts nestling in the top corner.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026

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“Nuzzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzling. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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