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 Grab a bite to eat from a food truck and snuggle up by the bonfire. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2025 There was Josephine’s Next Million Miles playing what felt like a single continuous organism of a set at Windjammer in Ridgewood; Bleeder snuggled tightly in the slender chamber of Pete’s Candy Store; Damian Taxidermi jamming in some basement on the edge of Bushwick and in the back room at Piano’s. Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 17 Dec. 2025 After all, anything that cuts down on errands and saves your energy can free up time for sleep, precious time for baby snuggles, or a moment to yourself. Emily Glover, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025 In a viral social-media post, a cat owner cuddles up with her feline—and what the kitty does to her face while snuggling melts hearts among viewers. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • The timeless wardrobe staple is endlessly stylish and equally practical with its warm interior that keeps reviewers snug in 10-degree Fahrenheit weather.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The speaker easily fit inside, snug against the walls with ample room for the cord to plug in at the bottom of the part.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025
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  • Their Mexican vacation comes after the pair rang in the New Year together—instead of partying the night away, the couple kept things simple, cuddling up on the couch to watch the University of Miami Hurricanes—the team Ramirez supports—take on the Ohio State University Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Aniston, meanwhile, shared an Instagram Reel that featured an image of Curtis cuddling one of her dogs.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
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  • The Chinese retailer, known for its range of cheap ultra-fast-fashion clothing and criticisms of its labor and environmental practices, is nestled on the sixth floor of a more than century-old building in Paris, a city famous for high-end fashion and a recent green push.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Yet, dedicated foodies are now heading instead to Greenville, a charming city of just more than 70,000 residents, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
    Nevin Martell, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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  • The exhibition features his maps and sullied backpack, toothbrush, bar of soap, and survival goods, along with photos of him sleeping on park benches, crouching on the banks of the Hudson in front of ice floes, and haunting the city.
    Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
  • After a brief struggle for traction, the robot regained control by crouching slightly, mimicking a human posture to exert force.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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