nuzzled; nuzzling
ˈnəz-liŋ 
ˈnə-zə-
1
: to work with or as if with the nose
especially
: to root, rub, or snuff something
2
: to lie close or snug
1
: to root, rub, or touch with or as if with the nose
2
: to rub or push gently against something
nuzzled her face against the cushion
Examples of nuzzle in a Sentence
The dog nuzzled my leg.
He nuzzled into her neck.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Saint Bernards gently lie down beside him, licking and nuzzling him affectionately.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
However, couples may have plenty of opportunities to nuzzle up at home and enjoy some quiet time.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 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
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
However, couples may have plenty of opportunities to nuzzle up at home and enjoy some quiet time.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 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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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuzzle. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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