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as in to lodge
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
we had scarcely nestled the children in their beds when there was a knock at the door
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Recent Examples of nestle
The decor is more comforting than mind-blowing, but there’s a lovely terrace area that’s nestled in amongst the skyscrapers.
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Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
The power of the motor, which is nestled in the frame ahead of and above the pedals, is immediately apparent.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Days later, al-Baba says intelligence agents shifted Hiba to Dar al-Rahma, an orphanage nestled in a Damascus alleyway, so she couldn't be found.
—Mirna Alrached, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025
There's a painting by the French artist Schlosser of a dog with his snout nestled in the crook of a woman's waist.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
The power of the motor, which is nestled in the frame ahead of and above the pedals, is immediately apparent.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Days later, al-Baba says intelligence agents shifted Hiba to Dar al-Rahma, an orphanage nestled in a Damascus alleyway, so she couldn't be found.
—Mirna Alrached, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025
There's a painting by the French artist Schlosser of a dog with his snout nestled in the crook of a woman's waist.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestle
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The two first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted getting lunch in Miami in September 2022 and photographed snuggling and kissing at the Rolling Loud Music Festival later that month.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Plus, who doesn’t love an excuse to snuggle with a blanket in the middle of a party? 27.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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Move off-road, and an adaptive air suspension can hoist the R1S to a Hummer-esque 37.8 centimeters of ground clearance, enough for leisurely dips in 1.1-meter-deep water; its 149-kWh battery snugged in carbon fiber, aluminum and high-strength steel.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Feb. 2025
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Our job was to stretch and snug the uppers to the bottom of the lasts.—
Heshel Rolnick,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2024
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According to Chief Joseph Ranch’s website, the cabin was built in 1916 and was used as lodging for the ranch’s staff.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists uncovered two iron spearheads, one of which was found lodged in a hip bone.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Another adorable snap features Bush and Ocean laughing and cuddling together on a couch.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Eight out of 10 gay couples were depicted in an interior domestic scene, often cuddling on the couch, while nine of the straight couples were shown outdoors in a park, in scenes reminiscent of an engagement photo shoot.—
Reece Rogers,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
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Picture a structure taller than Seattle’s Space Needle perched sideways in the clouds—a horizontal skyscraper: only in Dubai.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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And perched high above it all, at 444 East 52nd Street, is a penthouse that once served as a sanctuary for two of America’s most celebrated writers: Dorothy Parker and F. Scott Fitzgerald.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Eventually, the girl wandered into the kitchen and nuzzled against her mother’s armpit.—
Bryan Washington,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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Some may even try to intervene, while others may comfort their owners by nuzzling or staying close.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The team settled on a patient with SD Autism Spectrum disorder who had an ankle sprain but frustrated Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) with his endless questions.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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They are now settled in the Jackson, Wyo., community run by Joel's sister-in-law, Maria (Rutina Wesley), but the pair's relationship is strained.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The incident happened near 10 O Street in South Boston, where the vehicle was parked by the curb.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Electric vehicles parked in the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.—
Zeyi Yang,
Wired News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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