nestled; nestling
ˈne-s(ə-)liŋ 
1
archaic
: nest sense 1
2
: to settle snugly or comfortably
3
: to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner
1
: to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest
the children were nestled all snug in their beds—
Clement Moore
Clement Moore2
: to press closely and affectionately
nestles a kitten in her arms
Examples of nestle in a Sentence
He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder.
She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage.
The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove.
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That’s because on Wednesday (Jan. 15), the Sphere posted a video on its social media pages showing the iconic venue lit up with a video that showed ocean waters receding to show a weathered blue chair nestled on an idyllic island beach, and later, an acoustic guitar and a cowboy hat.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2025
The NoDa bar, nestled in the former Protagonist space, will have cocktails, craft beer and small bites.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
Customers gathered for one last hurrah at the isolated neighborhood watering hole, which is nestled between Fairview Avenue and the I-184 Connector.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Jan. 2025
A little over a decade ago, Jennifer and Ivan Amodei purchased a nearly 30-acre parcel between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and then set out to create a sprawling slice of paradise nestled amid a lemon orchard and formal gardens.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2025
The NoDa bar, nestled in the former Protagonist space, will have cocktails, craft beer and small bites.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
Customers gathered for one last hurrah at the isolated neighborhood watering hole, which is nestled between Fairview Avenue and the I-184 Connector.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Jan. 2025
A little over a decade ago, Jennifer and Ivan Amodei purchased a nearly 30-acre parcel between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and then set out to create a sprawling slice of paradise nestled amid a lemon orchard and formal gardens.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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