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 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 Both elements are crucial for an expert couch-napper like me, who appreciates being snuggled without the risk of overheating. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 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 Broadus shared a photo of herself snuggled up in bed with her daughter. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 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 There was Josephine’s Next Million Miles playing what felt like a single continuous organism of a set at Windjammer in Ridgewood; Bleeder snuggled tightly in the slender chamber of Pete’s Candy Store; Damian Taxidermi jamming in some basement on the edge of Bushwick and in the back room at Piano’s. Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuggled
Verb
  • Known as 40 Duke, the locale is nestled in the upper floors of its historic flagship—with only those at the tippy top of Selfridges’s loyalty program gaining full access.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In the photo, Hat Rack is seen nestled within the weblike Sculpture for Traveling (1918), a net of rubber shower caps cut up and glued together that Duchamp took on a trip to Buenos Aires.
    Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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  • In two separate selfies, the singer and actress cuddled with Emerson, while another snapshot depicted the newborn napping in her car seat.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
  • On international Women's Day, Meghan shared a photo on Instagram of Lilibet, who goes by Lili, cuddled up on a boat with Harry.
    GMA Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.
    Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The young defender then crouched down and touched the ball with both hands, stopping it on the edge of the six-yard box.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Jinsu Elhance, a geospatial data scientist with SPUN, crouched to hammer the 7-inch-long metal cylinder into the soil.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Snuggled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggled. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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