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

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Recent Examples of nuzzle Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand. Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025 The Saint Bernards gently lie down beside him, licking and nuzzling him affectionately. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025 Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow. Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for nuzzle
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Verb
  • People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.
    Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This year’s Miami Grand Prix has been more of a logistical miracle than any other year because its spot on the Hard Rock Stadium calendar is snuggled tightly between the Miami Open tennis tournament and World Cup soccer.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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  • Spouses Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman cuddle up for a date night at the New York Mets game.
    Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Staff described her as a dog with a lot of energy who loves playing with other dogs and cuddling people — and who clearly loves her routine.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • Jackson came with Ball and became his neighbor, moving into a second unit nestled above Chima Brazilian Steakhouse.
    Julia Coin May 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
  • Paul Villa and his wife, Kristen, were concerned about too many massage parlors popping up in the city of about 87,000, nestled against the hills between the 605 Freeway and the Orange County border.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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