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 My picks on that day were black-eyed peas, cornbread, a pork chop, and creamed corn was nestled right next to my macaroni and cheese. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025 Where other 2025 nail trends are calling for maximalism with high-impact techniques—such as 3D nails and striking shades like tomato red—soap nails are the subtle alternative nestled quietly (but assuredly) at the other end of the spectrum. Elle Turner, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2025 Photo : Simon Berlyn A fire pit conversation area is nestled alongside the pool. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025 Now, here's an interesting detail: The card's power connector is nestled in a niche at a rough 45-degree angle on the top edge. John Burek, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for nestle 
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  • Better Homes & Gardens Velvet Plush Throw $15 at Walmart Walmart sent me the throw to test a few weeks ago, and I’ve been snuggled up in it day and night ever since.
    Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Rather than snuggling up on the sofa or watching cartoons in an effort to get better, Aryn decided to put on an impromptu performance for her mom.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 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
  • Most of them grow from southern Oregon down into northern California, snugged up against the rugged Pacific coast.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
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  • There are all-inclusive family resorts across the U.S. where lodging, meals, and activities are rolled into a single price, no passport required.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
  • However, his truck's front end appeared lodged in dirt, making the rescue difficult.
    Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2025
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  • The three-minute black-and-white clip shows the couple kissing and cuddling in bed, kissing and cuddling on a countertop, zipping around via boat, and hanging out in a very enviable jacuzzi.
    Stacey Leasca, Glamour, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Christian, Quincy, 33, and Love also marked the twins’ milestone with some family photos, cuddling up to each other mid-court to take some snapshots.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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  • This may help to explain why male marsupial moles lack a scrotum and have their testes perched in their abdominal wall.
    Charles Feigin / The Conversation, Popular Science, 23 Jan. 2025
  • That will allow residents living in the towering condos perched around the store, just a short stroll off Biscayne Boulevard, to collect their devices at a time that works best for them, O’Brien said.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
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  • At one point, Baldoni nuzzles Lively’s neck and apologizes for his beard.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Jan. 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
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  • The suit was eventually settled out of court, and the group signed a new recording contract yielding one of the biggest albums of the decade, 2000’s No Strings Attached, which sold 2.4 million copies in its first week.
    Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Two days after giving birth, the parents eventually settled on Boston.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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  • They can be parked and left if running errands, with free parking in any council parking spot.
    Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Fire trucks from as far afield as San Diego and Contra Costa counties were parked bumper-to-bumper along one stretch.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025

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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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