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as in to lodge
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
we had scarcely nestled the children in their beds when there was a knock at the door
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Recent Examples of nestle
It's nestled in the heart of Georgia’s picturesque wine country near Dahlonega, which boasts a storied history as one of the country's first gold rush towns.
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Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
Cardiff by the Sea is a beach town community nestled within Encinitas City in San Diego.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
People are lounging on floor cushions, nestled on the couch, mingling and making art by the communal table, and lining up in front of the bar—waiting as the bartender prepares their drink of choice: piping hot tea.
—Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Store tortillas in a warmer, nestled in a towel, and cover them.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
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Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
Cardiff by the Sea is a beach town community nestled within Encinitas City in San Diego.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
People are lounging on floor cushions, nestled on the couch, mingling and making art by the communal table, and lining up in front of the bar—waiting as the bartender prepares their drink of choice: piping hot tea.
—Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Store tortillas in a warmer, nestled in a towel, and cover them.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestle
Verb
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An adorable video posted on Facebook shows the red wolf pups snuggling after making their debut at Zoo Knoxville.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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Despite the breakup, the two were snuggling up at the Après Met Gala after-party.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
5 May 2025
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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
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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
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The bullet shot straight through her neck and lodged itself in the wall of the RTD station, said Amelia Sapp, an attorney with the Denver District Attorney’s Office.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
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That's when the bullet was found lodged in Gary's rib, and what had started as a possible accidental death — became a murder investigation.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Among the snaps were one of the two cuddling as Tatum planted a kiss on Williams, 25, as well as a Polaroid of the pair goofing off, photos with dogs, the actor lounging in the sun and more.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Another big tell-tale sign is physical touch, like cuddling on the couch together.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the sixth inning, with Manny Machado perched on third base, San Diego’s Xander Bogaerts hit a flyball to Doyle in center.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
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The home, which was originally built in 1928, is perched atop a rocky bluff with private access to 200+ ft. of beach below.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Some may even try to intervene, while others may comfort their owners by nuzzling or staying close.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The carousel includes a polaroid snapshot of the pair kissing, as well as a selfie of Brooklyn nuzzling Nicola’s cheek.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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Have all the evidentiary issues been settled? Not entirely.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Now, the case has been settled for $3.5 million after Donald’s mother sought accountability and justice, according to the family’s attorneys.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Even if parked with the windows tightly closed there are plenty of ways for a mouse to move in and get comfortable.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Members parked on the street, bathroom access varied court by court and there was no spot to grab a cobb salad afterwards.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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