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

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Recent Examples of nuzzle Fun ways to display your creations include nuzzling them into the soil of an actual indoor plant or arranging them in a vase alongside other Lego flowers to create a unique bouquet. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 8 June 2025 In other snaps, the billionaire was spotted rubbing Sánchez's arms and nuzzling her neck. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025 Some may even try to intervene, while others may comfort their owners by nuzzling or staying close. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for nuzzle
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  • The post included an adorable shot of Baby Boy looking straight at the camera while showing off a stylish Louis Vuitton leash, as well as a video of the little dude snuggled up on Snoop’s lap and chewing on the rapper’s Death Row jacket.
    Anna Chan, Billboard, 7 July 2025
  • Screenshots of the viral video show Shelley snuggling up to her late brother's collar.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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  • Erotic touching, cuddling and massage are wonderful.
    Liz McNeil, People.com, 7 July 2025
  • From left: Woodhouse poses while pregnant; and cuddles her healthy baby.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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  • Welcome to Chantilly, nestled between the Plaza Midwood and Elizabeth neighborhoods east of Uptown.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • The festival is key in the year’s film circuit, nestled between Cannes and Venice.
    Rance Collins, IndieWire, 12 July 2025

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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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