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as in to snug
to sit or recline comfortably or cozily it's particularly nice to snuggle next to the fire on a snowy day

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as in to cuddle
to lie close snuggle up to a friendly cat

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Recent Examples of snuggle These pillows are known for their softness; the plush fluff is easy to snuggle into (which stomach sleepers will be grateful for) and creates that classic, cloudlike look atop your bed. Suzy Forman, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024 As the temperatures start to drop and the seasonal fall chill rolls in, there’s nothing more satisfying than snuggling up in something comfy to stay warm. Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 The right warm bedding can make all the difference between shivering and snuggling into a deep, restorative sleep. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024 Dieter closed the post by sharing an image of Gigi snuggled up on a large leather couch under a cozy blanket. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snuggle 
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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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  • The duo didn't waste any time in forming their unbreakable bond, as they can be seen cuddling up together on the bed and sleeping side by side.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • One of the best things about cold weather seasons is cuddling up on the couch with a hot cup of tea and a classic holiday movie.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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  • Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Amenities: Patio, outdoor furniture, parking Location: Near Benedict Canyon in Bel Air BOOK NOW Modern Marmont Home, Hollywood Hills Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb A mid-century modern gem is nestled into the Hollywood Hills, sprawling out above Sunset Strip.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Outside one of two hospitals still open in Nabatieh, nestled on a hill overlooking part of the city, ambulance crews sat outside the hospital courtyard, smoking and drinking coffee.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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  • Zhenya crouches there in the hallway, cradling her hands, her jacket released.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
  • In the opening scene of the third season of Somebody Somewhere, Bridget Everett’s character, Sam Miller, crouches on the floor of a bar, talking baby-talk to a dog.
    Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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