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 At times, Hadley has snuggled beside her in bed. Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026 At times, Hadley has snuggled beside her in bed. Laura Ungar, Fortune, 23 May 2026 In July 2022, Anstead shared a photo on Instagram of himself snuggled up with Zellweger on the beach. Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuggled
Verb
  • These routes connect to the concrete pads, which are nestled among rocky outcrops and dry creekbeds.
    Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026
  • What that location became in November 2018 was Mockingbird Bar + Garden, a farm-to-table restaurant on Barrington Avenue, located across from the north end of Meier Street and nestled next to the Fox River Bike Trail.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • For more than an hour, Coleman danced, handed out high-fives, and cuddled kids who needed a hug.
    Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
  • Stallone shared on his Instagram, along with a sweet photo of the two cuddled up in an armchair.
    Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • Lopez nuzzled her face into Emme's as the pair smiled while seated at a dining table.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 May 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Will Smith crouched, his left knee on the ground and his mitt grazing the dirt as his Team USA teammate, Mason Miller, strode towards the plate.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
  • Sam discovers the thing crouched over his new friend’s lifeless body, seemingly feeding off him.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026

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“Snuggled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggled. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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