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

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Recent Examples of nuzzle Eventually, the girl wandered into the kitchen and nuzzled against her mother’s armpit. Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025 Some may even try to intervene, while others may comfort their owners by nuzzling or staying close. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025 Popular culture nuzzles literary culture in these pages because the end of the world obviously casts a pall on all culture. Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025 At one point, Baldoni nuzzles Lively’s neck and apologizes for his beard. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuzzle
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  • The latter snapshot – of the humans and aliens snuggled on a couch – was inspiring for Camp.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 25 May 2025
  • Like her bond with original Milly, Semler has grown close to Pearl, a constant companion who likes to snuggle.
    Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
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  • The cats could be seen cuddling up to each other and sitting beside each other in the window.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
  • Markle posted photos from their night out, including several photos of the couple dancing, cuddling and kissing.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
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    Emily Burns, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
  • Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.
    Malik Peay, USA Today, 24 May 2025

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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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