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 Bedsure GentleSoft Fleece Blanket There’s nothing quite like snuggling under a cozy blanket during chilly weather. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026 Noah and Nico just wanted to snuggle. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 Grab a drink and then head into the cat lounge where you’ll be greeted by dozens of adoptable cats waiting to be snuggled and played with. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026 My son loves the fun parts of puppy parenting like snuggling, petting, playing, and running together. Angela Hatem, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuggle
Verb
  • Cara found us in a big armchair at the edge of the party — José and I snug together while 30-some people mingled, drinks in hand.
    Gali Kronenberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • They are snug for skiing, skating, snowshoeing, or my walks through the woods and along the rocky coast.
    Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
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  • Everyone needs something this sweet to cuddle up with at the end of the day.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
  • After an hour or so, Sarah’s girls bounce into the frame with giggles and cuddles and climb up on her.
    Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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  • The little chapel John and Carolyn have picked is nestled in the woods, which means their guests have to be Jeeped there.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Arroz con leche, chocolate mazapan and cream cheese nestled together in a sheet of crisp nori.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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  • Ten minutes before the start of Daniel Radcliffe’s one-man show on Broadway, Every Brilliant Thing, the actor is crouched in the aisle.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The 6-foot-3 Blackmon is crouching down to greet Mabel, who stood about 4-foot-7.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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