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 Other shots showed Shepherd meeting his new baby sister and the infant snuggling against her mom's chest in the hospital. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026 To him, Hepburn was just his sweet, hands-on, sometimes cheesy mother who loved to sneakily eat spaghetti with ketchup and snuggle with him while watching tv. Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026 In no time at all, Mittens had pulled all new babies close to her to feed and snuggle. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 Pine cones make your garden a less inviting place for pests to snuggle up in. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • These sleek all-white sneakers are a versatile addition to your summer packing list, and their light cushioning and snug fit promise to maintain your unending comfort throughout travel days and beyond.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
  • The hilt of a sword protruded from his back, snug beside a pack as tight as an angry fist.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
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  • The oversized design is large enough to cuddle up with a pillow and blanket, and the stain-resistant cushions are filled with a high-density foam that won’t crush over time.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • For more than an hour, Coleman danced, handed out high-fives, and cuddled kids who needed a hug.
    Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
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  • These routes connect to the concrete pads, which are nestled among rocky outcrops and dry creekbeds.
    Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026
  • As its name suggests, this pool is nestled in a canyon above UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium, where its blue water sparkles amid the green forest.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
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  • Will Smith crouched, his left knee on the ground and his mitt grazing the dirt as his Team USA teammate, Mason Miller, strode towards the plate.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
  • Over the years, there’s been some confusion about the value of crouching down like a baseball catcher to limit your own height.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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