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 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 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 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Famous for her affection towards corgis, the future queen cuddled a Pembroke Welsh corgi in April 1940.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company.
    Eric Adler April 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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 9 May. 2026.

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