SNUGGLE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

snuggle

verb

ˈsnə-gəl

Definition of snuggle

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 Your cat or small pup will love to snuggle up in this cozy bed that's shaped like a playful banana. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026 For the next few days, while my toddler felt miserable, he and I were mostly holed up in the room snuggling while the rest of my family got sun-kissed at the beach with their cousins. — Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 18 June 2026 Kyle wanting to party for the New York marathon (not an excuse to party, but whatevs) and Amanda wants to snuggle on the couch, getting stoned and watching Interior Motives clips on the big TV. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026 Plus, find more cooling blanket options to snuggle with at Amazon below. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for snuggle

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For a summer dress that feels as comfy and snug as your favorite T-shirt, look no further than this versatile, casual option.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
They’re snug through the hips and thighs and feature a subtle leg-elongating flare.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 19 June 2026

Definition of snug

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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
The mommy-daughter duo snuck in some bedtime cuddles in this pic shared for Harper Seven’s birthday in 2025.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Definition of cuddle

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That campus is nestled in the small city in Kern County about 30 miles northwest of Bakersfield where community members cheer on their own on Friday nights.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Increasingly severe wildfires — fueled by climate change and more than a century of forest mismanagement — have forced an environmental reckoning on mountain towns nestled in California’s Sierra Nevada.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of nestle

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Muchová went up 3-1 early with a crouching forehand volley that just plopped inside the court, prompting applause from Gauff and a disbelieving shake of the head from Muchová.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Johansen, sporting an all-black outfit, crouches down next to him and sweetly rests her head on his shoulder.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

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