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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 Lean it next to the fireplace so that those who are snuggling up next to the fire can also grab an extra layer to sit on and cover up with. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025 This sweatsuit is made out of thick, ultra-plush fleece fabric and features an oversized hooded sweatshirt with a large kangaroo pouch perfect for snuggling up in on flights. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 And also [something] to snuggle up in the winter at home by the fireplace. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025 The Desert Bar, snuggled in a remote corner of Arizona, is back. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • The spacious pack is ultra-functional with a large primary compartment combined with an adjustable compression strap for a comfortable yet snug fit.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • At Iowa, as Cignetti warned his team this week, stands are snug up against the sideline and the sound can be deafening, which is why quarterback Fernando Mendoza did not audible against the Hawkeyes.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
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  • Bowden, 37, posted a carousel of photos, which included one sweet shot of the mom and daughter cuddling together in a hospital bed.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The post features a photo of Manganiello, 48, and O'Connor, 36, cuddling up for a sweet selfie with their dog, a chihuahua named Bubbles.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Later, in adulthood, Alice makes miniatures for a living, inspired by artist Joseph Cornell’s boxes and the tiny fairies her mother owned, nestled in the head of a pin.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Spread in one layer, nestling the chicken, skin-side up, between the tomatoes and chickpeas.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Finally, the day arrived, and my friend Kelly Curtis and then-girlfriend Nancy Wilson were crouched behind the camera with Amy.
    Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Right then, crouched on the floor of MacDowell’s Cheney studio, Luise discovered a whole new way of working.
    Grace Edquist, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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