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 There’s nothing as cozy as snuggling up in front of the fire while snow falls peacefully outside. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026 Think comfort food favorites by candlelight, playing board games in front of the fire, and snuggling up with a book under a pile of warm blankets. Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026 Then turn off all the other lights, grab a cozy blanket and a warm drink, and snuggle in for a long winter night. The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026 Broadus shared a photo of herself snuggled up in bed with her daughter. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuggle
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  • Six-year-old Lucas Kincaid of Molalla, Oregon stood with his family to take a final peek in the hulking main telescope beneath the dome in anxious anticipation, snug in his furry hooded jacket like a hibernating bear cub about to meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Jan. 2026
  • 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
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  • When below-freezing temperatures do occur, Southerners embrace the opportunity to linger a bit longer by a wood-burning fire or cuddle up with a blanket or throw on the couch.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Kardashian included a round-up of photos throughout the years, featuring pictures of Chicago skiing, cuddling with her mom, spending time with her family and posing in a field of flowers.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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  • The otherworldly outdoor theater nestled in the cool woods of Topanga plans five mainstage plays, as well as a slate of family-friendly and music-centered satellite events.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The Japanese and Spanish subtitles are presented in different colors, allowing viewers to more easily nestle themselves in the couple’s comfortable dynamic.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
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  • State wildlife officials on Thursday said a mountain lion cub with an injured paw that was captured after being spotted crouching in the middle of a Castaic roadway is on the mend.
    City News Service, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Dan crouched beside her, not wanting to say any‑ thing, covering his eye with his hand.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026

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

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