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 What could be worse than snuggling and sitting on his lap? Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says. Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Mountainaire, an eleven-person luxury cabin in Hampshire County along the North River, is the picture of rustic elegance; enjoy lavish meals at the French farm table, light fires in the outdoor fireplace, and snuggle into your vintage four-poster iron bed. Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026 This affectionate boy adores people, thrives on human attention and will happily lean in for pets, snuggles or just to be close. Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • These women’s basketball shorts offer a balance between loose and snug for optimal fit and flexibility.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
  • These aren’t the only wrinkle-free loungewear sets worth adding to your suitcase put-together but snug as a bug.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
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  • Ripa and Consuelos do not cuddle through the night.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
  • In the couple's joint Instagram post announcing their daughter's birth, they are seen cuddling in Kuch's hospital bed, cradling their newborn.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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  • With all the power and money nestled among the football-playing schools – and no NCAA oversight over the football championship – why did those leagues even need the NCAA anymore?
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
  • At the New Mexico resort nestled in the southernmost Rockies, though, the trail merits only a single black diamond.
    Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 May 2026
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  • Extra servos in the shoulders let the arms swing widely, while the leg joints allow crouching and shifting positions.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
  • Journalists and other attendees can be seen crouched under tables as federal officers swarmed the ballroom.
    Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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