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 property is nestled close by two golf courses, so heading to the links is very easy, too. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025 It’s nestled between sea and mountains, and the streets are clean, the trains run on time and there’s a deep cultural value placed on order, respect, and community. Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025 About an hour and a half before sunrise, look low to the east-northeast to spot dazzling Venus nestled near the Beehive Cluster (M44) in Cancer. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Such was the case for me, at least, at Washington & Lee University (W&L), a small liberal arts school nestled in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nestle
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  • Overmont Oversized Double Camping Chair This Overmont Double Chair is built for snuggling up around the campfire, but it can be used to spread out while solo.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Art aficionados will enjoy prowling around the building snuggled in this park that houses The Burrell Collection.
    Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Both were roomy enough that the kiddos could move but snug enough to trap heat.
    Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
  • For maximum comfort, look for a pair with light to moderate compression, and make sure they’re snug without being too tight.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • The new facility will serve as a focal point for engineering students, with student support services like academic counseling, tutoring and admissions also lodged in the four-story, 114,000-square-foot building.
    Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
  • My quail shot had lodged between the outer hide and the thin inner skin.
    Robert Easton, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • This comfy, portable camp chair is practically a pop-up couch that couples can cuddle up on anywhere.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In the picture, the proud mom could be seen lying in a bed on a private plane, cuddled in a fuzzy blanket.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Most guests, however, will stay at the main hotel, perched atop a hill overlooking both courses and the endless sea beyond.
    Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Harris perched like a dancer in her hammocks, tilting toward her model’s shoulders, a beatific expression on her face.
    Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Parham followed this pair – a female and possibly her brother – for a couple of hours across the rocky hillside, quickly framing his image before the male turned to nuzzle the female.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Sam then picks up Emerald and asks for a cuddle, and the pup happily obliges, nuzzling into Sam's neck and relaxing into the hug.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • Science is never settled For decades, it was assumed that AHE was always spin-driven and only occurred in magnetic materials.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Keough said her grandmother tried to settle Lisa Marie's estate less than 24 hours after her death in 2023.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • Guests can park onsite at 320 Wedgewood Ave.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
  • In Sacramento, drivers who park within 25 feet of a crosswalk — or 15 feet if the curb has a pedestrian extension or bump-out — could be fined $25, regardless of whether there is a sign or other indication that prohibits parking.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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