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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 The eat-in chef’s kitchen is fully up to date with elaborate stone carvings fitted into arched windows, while the nearby den’s more intimate size is perfect for snuggling up with a book or watching TV. Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025 Richard and Alejandra snuggle together in this sweet throwback from 2017. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 31 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms 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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  • No one mentions Kyle at all, though not hours before, Solène cuddled him in his cabin and kissed him goodnight.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The wedding guests appeared more than pleased to have puppies around, and everyone got cuddles.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • The man found his way to the roof, nestled down into the prone position and peered through a scope at Kirk less than 150 yards away.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The nightmare began on the evening of May 6 when police came to Mohammad’s home in Shaheen Bagh, a working-class, mostly Muslim neighborhood nestled against the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi.
    Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • Within minutes we were crouched over fresh elephant tracks, the earth still damp.
    Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Joining the two this year is a 5-foot pussycat, which comes poised to pounce in a crouching position with adjustable glowing eyes.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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