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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 Time to grab your candy stash, snuggle under a blanket and settle in for a Netflix movie marathon, because spooky season is here. Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 Thor, a dog that visits patients at hospitals across South Florida with his handler Alexandra Ramos, snuggled up to Katy in her hospital bed. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025 Introducing Lily and Luna, two beautiful, sleek black cats who want nothing more in life than to have a warm lap to snuggle up in, and to be together, Kerrville Pets Alive in Kerr County said in an Instagram post. Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025 Lean it next to the fireplace so that those who are snuggling up next to the fire can also grab an extra layer to sit on and cover up with. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • The spacious pack is ultra-functional with a large primary compartment combined with an adjustable compression strap for a comfortable yet snug fit.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • 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
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  • 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
  • In the first of several messages, Jenner, 70, shared an image of herself and Lawrence cuddling on a bed, acting surprised while reading a book.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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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 15 Nov. 2025.

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