SNUGGLE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

snuggle

verb

ˈsnə-gəl

Definition of snuggle

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 By roasting the brussels sprouts snuggled into a blanket of grated Parmesan cheese, the cheese melts into a crispy, frico-like sheet that clings onto the sprouts, surrounding them in a lace-like halo. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026 On Friday, September 11, the 16-time Grammy winner—whose real name is Stefani Germanotta—was photographed with her fiancé, Michael Polansky, and their child, who was snuggled against Gaga’s chest in a baby carrier. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2026 The new parents were photographed last week on a walk with the infant in a front carrier, snuggled close to the superstar. — Martha Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 But these kittens can't stop snuggling after being separated. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snuggle

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Two thousand acres, almost seven hundred lots, snug against the Northstar ski area, with views of the Martis Valley and the Sierra Crest.

— Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
The pullover style is easy to put on and take off, while the ribbed material is snug without being constricting.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of snug

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But yes, getting to cuddle a puppy is obviously part of the appeal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
The second image the Big Bang Theory alum shared was of Philomena being cuddled by her big sister, Matilda, whom Cuoco and her actor fiancé Tom Pelphrey, 44, welcomed in March 2023.

— Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of cuddle

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And, to top it all off, the engine’s first home is nestled inside a bonkers one-off Bronco called the Frostwarden.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026
Bronx Beer Hall is nestled within a larger food hall in the historic Italian neighborhood of Arthur Avenue (please, try the veal).

— Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of nestle

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The beaming toddler could be seen crouching over a large pumpkin outside while wearing a navy blue rain jacket, blue jeans that were cuffed at the bottom, and a pair of orange boots.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
Video shows that intrepid fan crouched behind the defensive line and then batted down the pass from Davidson.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of crouch

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