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—
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: 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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Overflight video from Feb 7, 2025, shows small lake nestled in snowy crater.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The local restaurant, nestled in the Ballantyne neighborhood, also serves pastas, sandwiches, wings, homemade desserts and more.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
Conley said a search party of 70 people combed a green belt nestled in the middle of housing developments off the highway, a short distance from the Executive Inn & Suites, where Martinez was last seen in August.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
The mayor of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, which is nestled between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, says Miami Beach's recent crackdown on spring breakers may have sent some partiers north to her town.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The local restaurant, nestled in the Ballantyne neighborhood, also serves pastas, sandwiches, wings, homemade desserts and more.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
Conley said a search party of 70 people combed a green belt nestled in the middle of housing developments off the highway, a short distance from the Executive Inn & Suites, where Martinez was last seen in August.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
The mayor of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, which is nestled between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, says Miami Beach's recent crackdown on spring breakers may have sent some partiers north to her town.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nestle
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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