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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 Two pictures of the couple snuggling up and kissing on a beach follow, and the post ends with a video sonogram. Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Other than that, catch me snuggling with my cat, Jude. Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 2 Aug. 2025 The video ended with a dramatic transformation, and viewers were shown Hibiscus, once too anxious to step out of her cage, snuggling close to Lyman, visibly more relaxed and confident. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 After zipping down waterslides and floating around the lazy river, the three of us snuggled in our towels, munching on french fries in a cabana at Aqua Nick. Danielle Owen, Parents, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • Speakeasy meets Southwest in this high-ceilinged lounge snugged away behind Valentine restaurant in Phoenix’s Melrose neighborhood.
    Felicia Campbell, AZCentral.com, 22 Apr. 2021
  • Move off-road, and an adaptive air suspension can hoist the R1S to a Hummer-esque 37.8 centimeters of ground clearance, enough for leisurely dips in 1.1-meter-deep water; its 149-kWh battery snugged in carbon fiber, aluminum and high-strength steel.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025
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  • Sharing a snap of their sleeping baby, the couple also included an adorable picture of their newborn daughter cuddling on Viall's chest, as well as a photo of the couple holding their new daughter's hands.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Not only is the act of repeatedly knotting and looping yarn relaxing and rewarding, but the finished project—whether a blanket, sweater, or scarf—is ideal for cuddling up with while watching a favorite comfort show.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
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  • Here, nestled amongst pine woodlands and alongside a sparkling lake, our creative crew of pros fashioned a forever home and gathering place that beautifully reflects the region's natural splendor, as well as its rich history of architecture and design.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
  • This technique ensures the onion melds into the meat before nestling everything onto the rolls.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
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  • Around 30 seconds into the video, Minaj crouches down next to a pool and crosses one leg over the other while wearing stilettos.
    Caroline Blair, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Polyester is moisture-wicking, breathable, lightweight, and wrinkle-resistant, and elastane offers the stretch that golfers need when bombing drives down the fairway and crouching down to read putts.
    Kevin Gray, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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