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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  • The plush padding inside keeps your feet secure and snug no matter where the day takes you, while the suede-leather duo offers a striking look while running daily errands.
    Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
  • 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
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  • Spouses Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman cuddle up for a date night at the New York Mets game.
    Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Staff described her as a dog with a lot of energy who loves playing with other dogs and cuddling people — and who clearly loves her routine.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • The lake below was green, opaque, and nestled into a hundred little inlets.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In 1965, Duchamp had a show at Cordier & Ekstrom Gallery, nestled within 980 Madison, the building where Gagosian opened his flagship gallery in 1989.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • During the Civil War, popular lithographs depicted Lincoln next to the crouching Black man, and army-camp photographers posed white Union soldiers beside Black men in a similar arrangement.
    Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Another photo captures the soon-to-be bride and groom crouching down on the sand with their two pet dogs.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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