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as in to snug
to sit or recline comfortably or cozily it's particularly nice to snuggle next to the fire on a snowy day

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as in to cuddle
to lie close snuggle up to a friendly cat

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Recent Examples of snuggle Is there anything more homey than listening to the symphony of a rainstorm, snuggling by a crackling fire, and holding a steaming cup of hot cocoa? Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025 Thor, a dog that visits patients at hospitals across South Florida with his handler Alexandra Ramos, snuggled up to Katy in her hospital bed. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025 Introducing Lily and Luna, two beautiful, sleek black cats who want nothing more in life than to have a warm lap to snuggle up in, and to be together, Kerrville Pets Alive in Kerr County said in an Instagram post. Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025 Lean it next to the fireplace so that those who are snuggling up next to the fire can also grab an extra layer to sit on and cover up with. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • The spacious pack is ultra-functional with a large primary compartment combined with an adjustable compression strap for a comfortable yet snug fit.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • At Iowa, as Cignetti warned his team this week, stands are snug up against the sideline and the sound can be deafening, which is why quarterback Fernando Mendoza did not audible against the Hawkeyes.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
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  • Images included in the slideshow picture the artist spending time in the park, listening to music, practicing self-care, resting, cuddling her dog Dibs, being on set and painting pumpkins.
    Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Chopra Jonas snapped a mirror selfie as Nick cuddled her from behind in one cute pic, while multiple other images and videos focused on the couple's daughter, Malti.
    Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
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  • The Prince and Princess of Wales moved to Forest Lodge, nestled in Windsor Great Park, according to The Telegraph.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Along with cheeky TikToks, Lovato added another snap of herself posing as Poot, as well as the original photo nestled in her makeup bag.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • The exhibition features his maps and sullied backpack, toothbrush, bar of soap, and survival goods, along with photos of him sleeping on park benches, crouching on the banks of the Hudson in front of ice floes, and haunting the city.
    Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
  • After a brief struggle for traction, the robot regained control by crouching slightly, mimicking a human posture to exert force.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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