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 Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure. Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026 All three sleep with Doug and Laurie, snuggling through the night. Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026 So Henry began life by snuggling with Tom, a toy about the size of an iPhone. Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026 Penny, particularly, is happiest when snuggling close to someone. Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • Sienna comes home On March 23 a picture popped up in the Illinois group text message – Sienna looking up at the camera, snug in her yellow jammies.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The Power Stretch fabric is snug through the waist, hips, and thighs before flaring out at the knee, which also helps elongate my legs.
    Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
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  • Pretty Lethal stars Iris Apatow & Avantika cuddle up for the camera at the Planned Parenthood Spring Into Action Gala in New York City on April 15.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on April 18, showing a cute photo of Theroux cuddling with the baby boy.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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  • The Location The restaurant is conveniently nestled within Hotel Richemont, a 25-room boutique hotel just a few steps off of King Street.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The bright white, curved-roof theater — with blue trim, of course — is nestled near the base of the Orlando Eye observation wheel on the Universal Boulevard side of Icon Park entertainment complex.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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  • In the hospital foyer, the couple paused for selfies and crouched to speak with children in wheelchairs.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office started the internal investigation after aerial footage from CBS Los Angeles caught the alleged incident, where the deputy was reportedly seen crouched behind an armored vehicle and on his phone.
    Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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