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 People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says. Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 This year’s Miami Grand Prix has been more of a logistical miracle than any other year because its spot on the Hard Rock Stadium calendar is snuggled tightly between the Miami Open tennis tournament and World Cup soccer. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026 What could be worse than snuggling and sitting on his lap? Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says. Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • These women’s basketball shorts offer a balance between loose and snug for optimal fit and flexibility.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
  • These aren’t the only wrinkle-free loungewear sets worth adding to your suitcase put-together but snug as a bug.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
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  • From cuddling chimpanzees to holding birds for all to see, here are some of David Attenborough's most memorable photos with his wild animal friends.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
  • Ripa and Consuelos do not cuddle through the night.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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  • Harris found the net in the 70th minute when Garcia battled for possession at midfield and found Harris, whose shot nestled inside the back pos for a 3-0 lead.
    Daily News, Daily News, 14 May 2026
  • Hidden Pond offers a luxurious and secluded stay, with bungalows and treetop studios nestled among 60 acres of birch groves and activities like watercolor painting and yoga in the garden.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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  • After he was hit in the left temple, Sykes, 39, could be seen crouching down on the stage.
    Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • But then a heavy beat drops, and the figure crouches down into a duckwalk, moving across the walkway in a low bounce before springing up with the circling arm movements of voguing.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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