SNOOZLING Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

snoozling

verb

present participle of snoozle, chiefly dialect

as in cuddling

to lie close a trio of kittens were snoozling comfortably in the basket

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Neill was a performer whose bone-deep decency shone through his work and was amplified in later years by a social-media presence that featured him reminiscing about his career or hanging out with animals on his farm, or maybe cuddling a duck.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026
In the eight-photo carousel, the actress recapped her life with a few sweet pictures with her baby, including one of her and Green, 29, cuddling their little one in the hospital room while concealing the newborn’s face.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of cuddling

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McLaughlin-Levrone shared more photos of her and her husband snuggling with Savannah on her Instagram Stories.

— Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Both this percale comforter and linen quilt would be perfect for staying cozy yet cool in warm weather, while the snowflake sheet set will add some wintry whimsy that kids will love snuggling into.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

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Game by game, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is nestling himself into historical statistical company alongside some of the most vaunted NBA names ever.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 May 2026
In one clip, Fever can be seen taking the Festiva up a parking garage ramp and nestling it between a Jeep and a sports car.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026

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