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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
Place the 10-inch adjustable stems in your favorite vase or nestle them into the soil of a real houseplant.
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 15 June 2025
The state park, nestled 25 miles outside of Asheville in Rutherford County, was one of 13 that was shut down after the storm, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
Just north of Parkville, Parker Hollow is nestled between a row of trees and a Missouri River bluff.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
The home is nestled between several other family members’ homes.
—Rusty Smith, The Conversation, 11 June 2025
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 15 June 2025
The state park, nestled 25 miles outside of Asheville in Rutherford County, was one of 13 that was shut down after the storm, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
Just north of Parkville, Parker Hollow is nestled between a row of trees and a Missouri River bluff.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
The home is nestled between several other family members’ homes.
—Rusty Smith, The Conversation, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestle
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In the photo, Stormi was wearing black shades and snuggling with a toy puppy and a baby blue tiny Chanel purse on her lap.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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For the first time since being adopted, Norman snuggled with Craddick's husband.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 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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Hargitay was found lodged under the passenger seat with a head injury, according to People.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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In the film, the children's stepmother Ellen Hargitay explained that the adults initially missed Hargitay because she had been lodged under the passenger seat with a head injury.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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From left: American XL bully Gunner sits next to his dachshund sister; and cuddles her.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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In one black-and-white picture, Meghan can be seen cuddling Lilibet, whose face is partially visible behind her mother’s hand and arm.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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Named for famous astronomer Vera Rubin, the observatory is perched on a mountain in northern Chile in the foothills of the Andes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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People are perched atop the car, as well as those hanging off its side, in an impressive, partially aerial twerk.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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These fan-favorite Tommy Bahama sheets are so soft, comfortable, and cozy that, according to one five-star Amazon reviewer, nuzzling in them feels like sleeping over at grandma’s.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Alice's story was shared to Barking Mad Dog Rescue's Facebook page, along with a video showing the sweet pup nuzzling up to her rescuer, now safe from all harm.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The unexpected matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will be settled on Sunday, June 22 in Oklahoma City.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The district settled in 2022, saying the groups are open to all students.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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That’s how much Americans have parked in money-market funds.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Satellite images from Maxar Technology captured vehicles activity at Fordow in the days leading up to the U.S. strikes, including a line of cargo trucks parked outside.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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