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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
Overmont Oversized Double Camping Chair This Overmont Double Chair is built for snuggling up around the campfire, but it can be used to spread out while solo.
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The eat-in chef’s kitchen is fully up to date with elaborate stone carvings fitted into arched windows, while the nearby den’s more intimate size is perfect for snuggling up with a book or watching TV.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The rest of the photos featured snapshots from Sims' summer vacation with her family, including a photo of her with her husband and three kids, photos of them playing on the beach and one of her snuggling with her daughter while on the sand.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
So, basically, get ready for a season of snuggling up alongside Eric Reid and John Crotty.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Photo of two rescue cats snuggling on a concrete slab, their happy place.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Two pictures of the couple snuggling up and kissing on a beach follow, and the post ends with a video sonogram.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The radio host shared a photo dump from BBC Radio 1's Ibiza Weekend, which featured her snuggling up to Harris in the third picture.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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, 25 Dec. 2024
Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The eat-in chef’s kitchen is fully up to date with elaborate stone carvings fitted into arched windows, while the nearby den’s more intimate size is perfect for snuggling up with a book or watching TV.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The rest of the photos featured snapshots from Sims' summer vacation with her family, including a photo of her with her husband and three kids, photos of them playing on the beach and one of her snuggling with her daughter while on the sand.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
So, basically, get ready for a season of snuggling up alongside Eric Reid and John Crotty.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Photo of two rescue cats snuggling on a concrete slab, their happy place.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Two pictures of the couple snuggling up and kissing on a beach follow, and the post ends with a video sonogram.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The radio host shared a photo dump from BBC Radio 1's Ibiza Weekend, which featured her snuggling up to Harris in the third picture.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuggling
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In July, an AI company CEO and HR executive were forced to resign after being filmed cuddling on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts; both were married to other people.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Girl smiling and relaxing while cuddling sleeping dog.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Joining the two this year is a 5-foot pussycat, which comes poised to pounce in a crouching position with adjustable glowing eyes.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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In footage shared by the AP, the leopard was seen crouching on the ground next to the boy's vehicle before chasing the car and leaping at the window.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Snuggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggling. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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