snuggled

Definition of snugglednext
past tense of snuggle
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as in nestled
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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Recent Examples of snuggled The first photo showed an infant Archie snuggled up on his dad Harry's chest, and the second, more recent shot showed Archie and Lilibet holding hands. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 May 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 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 Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure. Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026 From the cozy-chic bar and its expansive patio to the rocking chairs facing a semi-secret, open-air fireplace snuggled next to a gurgling waterfall, serenity permeates the property. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 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 The adorable snapshot shows Alanis snuggled against her mother’s chest while her parents and the couple’s 4-year-old son, Axel, gently rest their hands on her back. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2026 The residents were excited to see both, but the real dog hopped down and went on its merry way, while Jennie stuck around to be snuggled. Rena Goldman, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuggled
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  • With all the power and money nestled among the football-playing schools – and no NCAA oversight over the football championship – why did those leagues even need the NCAA anymore?
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
  • At the New Mexico resort nestled in the southernmost Rockies, though, the trail merits only a single black diamond.
    Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 May 2026
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  • In the sweet photo shared on Instagram, Drew is seen cuddled up next to her on-screen beau Williams, Jessica Capshaw, Kelly McCreary, Caterina Scorsone and Kevin McKidd.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
  • As Polis prepared to sign the bill, five black-and-white, 13-week-old puppies — Benedict, Daphne, Violet, Eloise and Hyacinth — lounged, climbed over one another, leaned into a reporter’s mic and cuddled in a pair of pens on the Capitol foyer’s floor.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
  • The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 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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“Snuggled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggled. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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