snugs

Definition of snugsnext
present tense third-person singular of snug
as in snuggles
to sit or recline comfortably or cozily the farmhand snugged down in the hay and proceeded to go to sleep

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  • This affectionate boy adores people, thrives on human attention and will happily lean in for pets, snuggles or just to be close.
    Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Inside the stables, the family’s other two horses greeted Troy with affectionate sniffs, snuggles and neighs.
    Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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  • Lech nestles along the eponymous river, tucked in amongst Austria’s westernmost mountains.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Boasting a playful curved lip that fits neatly in your palm and elegantly nestles one after the other in a stack, these wavy plates are an exceptionally sculptural way to set the table.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Snugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snugs. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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