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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 Winter is prime time for snuggling up in bed, and the blur of frosty, lazy days in between Christmas and New Years are prime time for bed rotting. Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025 Even adults found solace in snuggling the dog. Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2025 Both are incredibly affectionate: Toby will happily follow you from room to room, always ready to snuggle, while Tilly delights in being part of the action. Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025 How Often To Wash Dog Towels And Blankets Dog blankets get dirty fast, especially if Rover likes to snuggle in them for every nap. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • At Iowa, as Cignetti warned his team this week, stands are snug up against the sideline and the sound can be deafening, which is why quarterback Fernando Mendoza did not audible against the Hawkeyes.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Attach a button or zipper to keep the sleeve closed, or make a sleeve with a foldable top and a clasp to keep your books snug and protected.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
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  • On June 25, Kidman shared a photo of herself cuddled up to Urban on Instagram to commemorate their wedding anniversary.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The various posts include photos of the duo cuddled up, enjoying romantic outings and traveling.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • Dahlia tubers can even be kept in open crates nestled between layers of compost.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
  • At least one lunch spot in Willcox, nestled in a vineyard, gives the feel of an eatery in a California wine country.
    Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • Video later showed a man climbing a staircase to a common area beside the building, scaling a wall and crouching on the rooftop.
    Stepheny Price , Alexandra Koch , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The dance began with Irwin crouched atop a Jeep suped up for safari, with the junior conservationist correspondingly decked in the head-to-toe khaki uniform made famous by his dad.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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