nestle

1
as in to snuggle
to lie close nestled in next to the other kittens in the box

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2
as in to snug
to sit or recline comfortably or cozily nestling with her children on the couch

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3
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 Charlotte restaurant, nestled in the Steele Creek area near Charlotte Premium Outlets, will be Kolapasi Indian Canteen’s second in the U.S. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2025 After safely returning to the fairway, his approach shot nestled just a few feet from the hole, allowing the American to land his birdie putt and close out a nerve-wracking victory. George Ramsay, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025 Located in Charleston, South Carolina, this 38,000-square-foot space is fittingly nestled in the heart of Gadsden’s Wharf. Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025 Where to Eat and Drink The Barbary One of my favorite restaurants, nestled inside an adorable enclave by Seven Dials in Covent Garden. Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nestle
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  • In the black-and-white shot, the couple is relaxing on a couch and Gomez is snuggled up against the music producer, 37.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Johnny is a well-mannered pup who just wants to snuggle up on the couch with his favorite human, his profile says.
    TJ Macias, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 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
  • 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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  • Scientists have found microplastics lodged deep in human lungs, buried in fatty tissues, and circulating in the bloodstream.
    Bill Frist, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The 62-year-old Georgescu lodged his appeal with Romania's Constitutional Court in the capital Bucharest, a day after the Central Election Bureau rejected his candidacy, the court said.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • That pressure may even lead the body to secrete a little extra oxytocin, the love hormone humans produce when cuddling.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Patricia Clarkson lay on the floor in her gown gleefully cuddling Scout.
    Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • Take your time in the morning and settle into the property’s long, perched porches for some reading, writing or conversing with fellow guests.
    Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Have a pint at the Gravity Bar, perched atop the Guinness Storehouse with its breathtaking view of Dublin’s skyline, or visit the experimental brewery and taste Guinness’s latest concoctions.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 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
  • Popular culture nuzzles literary culture in these pages because the end of the world obviously casts a pall on all culture.
    Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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  • He’s settled well on Merseyside, building tight bonds with fellow pros like Darwin Núñez and Alexis Mac Allister, and knows the Kop’s rocking song about his path to Merseyside and goalscoring endeavors.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Majors and Jabbari settled the civil suit in November 2024.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
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  • Boats parked on trailers dot the inlets leading to Matagorda Bay Nature Park and campground.
    Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Investigators working on the first incident on Jan. 20 found two fires at the dealership, including one in the back of a vehicle parked at the business.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025

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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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