nuzzled; nuzzling
ˈnəz-liŋ 
ˈnə-zə-
1
: to work with or as if with the nose
especially
: to root, rub, or snuff something
2
: to lie close or snug
1
: to root, rub, or touch with or as if with the nose
2
: to rub or push gently against something
nuzzled her face against the cushion
Examples of nuzzle in a Sentence
The dog nuzzled my leg.
He nuzzled into her neck.
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Biscuit tenderly placed a paw over Muffin, as if to shield him, while gently nuzzling his tiny face.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
This will increase total seating capacity from five to six, and allow a couple (or throuple) to nuzzle up to each other in the cab.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
Sometimes bearded dragons even nuzzle into you, like the crook of your neck, to get extra toasty, Thompson said.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
Cuoco shared a photo of the couple, dated Aug. 10, in which they can be seen sweetly nuzzling their faces.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
This will increase total seating capacity from five to six, and allow a couple (or throuple) to nuzzle up to each other in the cab.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
Sometimes bearded dragons even nuzzle into you, like the crook of your neck, to get extra toasty, Thompson said.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
Cuoco shared a photo of the couple, dated Aug. 10, in which they can be seen sweetly nuzzling their faces.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nuzzle
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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuzzle. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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