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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 Richard and Alejandra snuggle together in this sweet throwback from 2017. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 For something more relaxed to snuggle in as the temperatures drop, grab this comfy-chic two-piece lounge set that pairs perfectly with a fall candle and your favorite book. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 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 So, basically, get ready for a season of snuggling up alongside Eric Reid and John Crotty. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • Both were roomy enough that the kiddos could move but snug enough to trap heat.
    Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
  • For maximum comfort, look for a pair with light to moderate compression, and make sure they’re snug without being too tight.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • This comfy, portable camp chair is practically a pop-up couch that couples can cuddle up on anywhere.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In the picture, the proud mom could be seen lying in a bed on a private plane, cuddled in a fuzzy blanket.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • The Quintosapore innovative farming project may be nestled in the verdant and peaceful Umbrian hills, but echoes of Hollywood and Cinecittà are not too distant.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The hotel is nestled in the Cultural District at 3700 Camp Bowie Blvd.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • This spring, my grandson crouched beside me to plant peas, 20 years after his father helped dig the first bed.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
  • In footage shared by the AP, the leopard was seen crouching on the ground next to the boy's vehicle before chasing the car and leaping at the window.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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