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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
Ultimately, the weekend winter storm can provide one more reason to relax indoors by snuggling with your pets.
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Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The two can be seen sharing kisses, showering and snuggling up — all in their skivvies.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
To compound the surreal mood, Petro’s office issued a meme that showed a bald eagle snuggling up to a jaguar.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing as cozy as snuggling up in front of the fire while snow falls peacefully outside.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
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.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Since the winter season calls for snuggling under blankets more often, experts recommend washing your blankets on the more frequent end of this guidance.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 2 Jan. 2026
Create an equally beautiful and comfortable space to ensure the living room is where everyone wants to spend time from gathering for movie nights to snuggling up with a book.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Currently available in sizes ranging from XS to XL, this organic cotton sweatshirt provides a generous, relaxed fit that’ll channel the sensation of snuggling in your favorite blanket during your travels.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The two can be seen sharing kisses, showering and snuggling up — all in their skivvies.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
To compound the surreal mood, Petro’s office issued a meme that showed a bald eagle snuggling up to a jaguar.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing as cozy as snuggling up in front of the fire while snow falls peacefully outside.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
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.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Since the winter season calls for snuggling under blankets more often, experts recommend washing your blankets on the more frequent end of this guidance.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 2 Jan. 2026
Create an equally beautiful and comfortable space to ensure the living room is where everyone wants to spend time from gathering for movie nights to snuggling up with a book.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Currently available in sizes ranging from XS to XL, this organic cotton sweatshirt provides a generous, relaxed fit that’ll channel the sensation of snuggling in your favorite blanket during your travels.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuggling
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Kardashian included a round-up of photos throughout the years, featuring pictures of Chicago skiing, cuddling with her mom, spending time with her family and posing in a field of flowers.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Their Mexican vacation comes after the pair rang in the New Year together—instead of partying the night away, the couple kept things simple, cuddling up on the couch to watch the University of Miami Hurricanes—the team Ramirez supports—take on the Ohio State University Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Cocksuckers, Chuky mumbled, cradling the bottle atop his belly, nestling its spout in his shiny cleavage.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Forget last-gasp 30-yard thunderbolts nestling in the top corner.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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According to the outlet, a witness claimed a group of people saw the snow leopard crouching from a distance.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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State wildlife officials on Thursday said a mountain lion cub with an injured paw that was captured after being spotted crouching in the middle of a Castaic roadway is on the mend.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Snuggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggling. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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