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 Mountainaire, an eleven-person luxury cabin in Hampshire County along the North River, is the picture of rustic elegance; enjoy lavish meals at the French farm table, light fires in the outdoor fireplace, and snuggle into your vintage four-poster iron bed. Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026 This affectionate boy adores people, thrives on human attention and will happily lean in for pets, snuggles or just to be close. Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 The young and in-love pair snuggled up to each other at the opening night of The Tenth Man on Broadway in 1989. Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 Cave, 38, wrote alongside a photo of herself showing off her new gold ring while snuggled up to Brown. Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • This simple, timeless piece flaunts a higher neckline and snug fit that falls to the hips, and it can be worn to the gym, or paired with capris, flowy shorts, or the Adidas Originals Essentials 3-stripes Woven Parachute Pants for a streetwear approach to your travel style.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Sienna comes home On March 23 a picture popped up in the Illinois group text message – Sienna looking up at the camera, snug in her yellow jammies.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
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  • Spouses Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman cuddle up for a date night at the New York Mets game.
    Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Staff described her as a dog with a lot of energy who loves playing with other dogs and cuddling people — and who clearly loves her routine.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • Jackson came with Ball and became his neighbor, moving into a second unit nestled above Chima Brazilian Steakhouse.
    Julia Coin May 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
  • Paul Villa and his wife, Kristen, were concerned about too many massage parlors popping up in the city of about 87,000, nestled against the hills between the 605 Freeway and the Orange County border.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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  • Journalists and other attendees can be seen crouched under tables as federal officers swarmed the ballroom.
    Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Inside the restroom, Quinton crouched near a corner.
    Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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