as in to snuggle
to lie close newborn puppies nuzzling against their mother to stay warm

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Recent Examples of nuzzle The carousel includes a polaroid snapshot of the pair kissing, as well as a selfie of Brooklyn nuzzling Nicola’s cheek. Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 There are two fireplaces to nuzzle close on winter nights, and a heated party barn for entertaining. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024 Biden highlights chip investments during New York trip How cleaning product chemicals called ‘quats’ may affect the brain Chiropractor works on giraffe, is nuzzled: ‘Giraffes are just giant dogs?’ Thursday, April 25 morning weather update Everyone should have a favorite tree. Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2024 Biscuit tenderly placed a paw over Muffin, as if to shield him, while gently nuzzling his tiny face. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for nuzzle
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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
  • 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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  • Another adorable snap features Bush and Ocean laughing and cuddling together on a couch.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • 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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  • 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 local restaurant, nestled in the Ballantyne neighborhood, also serves pastas, sandwiches, wings, homemade desserts and more.
    Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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