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as in snugging
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 snuggling
Think comfort food favorites by candlelight, playing board games in front of the fire, and snuggling up with a book under a pile of warm blankets.
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Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
Well, snuggling up to a sugar daddy or momma for housing has a long history here.
—Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
But the highlight of his day is reading to Adin and snuggling with him at bedtime.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
The rescue shared a video of the puppies playing and snuggling with their mom, captivating Instagram users.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
This lightweight, breathable blanket is perfect for snuggling up on the couch or adding an extra layer of warmth to your bed.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Jeff Dye After her divorce from Cutler, Cavallari was seen snuggling up to comedian Jeff Dye in October 2020.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The right warm bedding can make all the difference between shivering and snuggling into a deep, restorative sleep.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
Froggie has expressive eyes, a sweet smile, and a fluffy green body optimized for snuggling.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
Well, snuggling up to a sugar daddy or momma for housing has a long history here.
—Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
But the highlight of his day is reading to Adin and snuggling with him at bedtime.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
The rescue shared a video of the puppies playing and snuggling with their mom, captivating Instagram users.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
This lightweight, breathable blanket is perfect for snuggling up on the couch or adding an extra layer of warmth to your bed.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Jeff Dye After her divorce from Cutler, Cavallari was seen snuggling up to comedian Jeff Dye in October 2020.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The right warm bedding can make all the difference between shivering and snuggling into a deep, restorative sleep.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024
Froggie has expressive eyes, a sweet smile, and a fluffy green body optimized for snuggling.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuggling
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Oh, and watching Hallmark movies with my Angie cuddling next to me.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Excavations unearthed priceless statues and reliefs, including depictions of crouching lions and a youthful male figure.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Dec. 2024
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This may include defensive movements or acting submissively—tucking their tail between their legs, lowering their eyes or crouching to appear smaller.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Snuggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggling. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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