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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
Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.
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Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Place reserved lemon slices in pairs on grate, snuggling up against each other.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Suzette loves playing with feather toys and balls and snuggling in blankets.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.
—Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
What could be worse than snuggling and sitting on his lap?
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
All three sleep with Doug and Laurie, snuggling through the night.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
So Henry began life by snuggling with Tom, a toy about the size of an iPhone.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Place reserved lemon slices in pairs on grate, snuggling up against each other.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Suzette loves playing with feather toys and balls and snuggling in blankets.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.
—Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
What could be worse than snuggling and sitting on his lap?
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
All three sleep with Doug and Laurie, snuggling through the night.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
So Henry began life by snuggling with Tom, a toy about the size of an iPhone.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuggling
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Game by game, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is nestling himself into historical statistical company alongside some of the most vaunted NBA names ever.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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In one clip, Fever can be seen taking the Festiva up a parking garage ramp and nestling it between a Jeep and a sports car.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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In a carousel of photos, Barash and his wife could be seen cuddling with their newborn baby, as well as introducing their new addition to Barash's daughter, Harper, 12.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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That may include holding hands, cuddling, massage, meaningful conversations or simply spending quality time together.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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Bystander video captured the sound of at least seven shots and showed people crouching and running for cover.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Bystander video captured the sound of at least seven shots and showed people crouching and running for cover.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Snuggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggling. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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