Definition of snugglenext
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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 Pine cones make your garden a less inviting place for pests to snuggle up in. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 May 2026 People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says. Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 This year’s Miami Grand Prix has been more of a logistical miracle than any other year because its spot on the Hard Rock Stadium calendar is snuggled tightly between the Miami Open tennis tournament and World Cup soccer. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026 What could be worse than snuggling and sitting on his lap? Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • The hilt of a sword protruded from his back, snug beside a pack as tight as an angry fist.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
  • These women’s basketball shorts offer a balance between loose and snug for optimal fit and flexibility.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
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  • The first was that Leah, with her beguiling Valley monotone and passion for a man who cuddled with insects, was becoming the star of season 6.
    Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
  • They were all cuddled up on one another, and their little faces were hard to resist.
    Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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  • The rolling landscape, nestled between a nature preserve and a cattle ranch, had silvery groves of ancient olive trees, a meandering creek, and a network of antique aqueducts snaking through the fields.
    Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
  • And Harry surprised Meghan with a bronze sculpture of two penguins nestled closely together.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
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  • The viral moment of the banquet, captured on video and rebroadcast endlessly across Weibo, was Lei Jun walking up to a seated Musk, tapping him on the shoulder, and crouching half-down to take a selfie with him on a Xiaomi 17 Pro.
    Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • After he was hit in the left temple, Sykes, 39, could be seen crouching down on the stage.
    Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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