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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 The Buck Mason Cable Crew is made from a luxurious, five-gauge Peruvian alpaca and merino wool blend for a rich texture just made for winter snuggling. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025 The 100% European flax linen, made in the Guimarães region of Portugal, is perfect for snuggling under the cover. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025 The two first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted getting lunch in Miami in September 2022 and photographed snuggling and kissing at the Rolling Loud Music Festival later that month. Esther Kang, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Plus, who doesn’t love an excuse to snuggle with a blanket in the middle of a party? 27. Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • Move off-road, and an adaptive air suspension can hoist the R1S to a Hummer-esque 37.8 centimeters of ground clearance, enough for leisurely dips in 1.1-meter-deep water; its 149-kWh battery snugged in carbon fiber, aluminum and high-strength steel.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Our job was to stretch and snug the uppers to the bottom of the lasts.
    Heshel Rolnick, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
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  • Over time, long-term couples may also become desensitized to the significance of physical touch, focusing more on routine intimacy rather than the small, affectionate gestures — like handholding, kissing or cuddling — that help maintain emotional connection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The poster, who asked to remain anonymous, told Newsweek that Sir George is a 3-year-old rag doll cat who loves watching animal documentaries, sleeping in the bathroom sink, playing with springs, and cuddling.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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  • From $1,345 per night Rio Palena Lodge Chile Part of the luxury collective Eleven, this remote seven-room lodge is nestled on 30 acres of riverfront in the Los Lagos region.
    Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Rima, a Mediterranean grill nestled within the resort's treetops, offers succulent steaks and creative fare, including pastas and salads, complemented by a fine selection of wines and cocktails.
    Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • The resulting footage was shared with Newsweek by Ring and makes for an uplifting watch with Sissy seen up on her hind legs, seemingly cuddling Jessica, who is crouched down to greet her.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • That draping also hid two separate puppeteers who crouched in-between the chair and the rig.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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