nestle

verb

ˈne-səl How to pronounce nestle (audio)
Definition of nestlenext
1
as in to snuggle
to lie close nestled in next to the other kittens in the box

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2
as in to snug
to sit or recline comfortably or cozily nestling with her children on the couch

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3
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 The late architect Robert Overstreet spent roughly a decade perfecting his dream home, a sculptural geometric retreat nestled among the ancient redwoods of Marin County. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 Businesses impacted by sewer overflow The Great Marsh Shellfish Company is nestled in the marshes along the Rowley River. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Morocco, which has the best shot of any CAF team of making a mid-July run, is very likely on a collision course with Mbappé’s crew, while four African teams are nestled in Argentina’s section of the bracket. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026 The Resort at Pelican Hill The Resort at Pelican Hill, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel, is nestled into a ridge that overlooks Newport Beach and the Pacific Ocean. — Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nestle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestle
  1. snuggle
  2. snug
  3. lodge
  4. cuddle
  5. perch
  6. nuzzle
  7. settle
  8. park
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  • Six Senses tends to attract quite a specific type of affluent traveler; those looking to eat well, exercise, learn something new, and snuggle up close to nature.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
  • Having time to play with them and snuggle with them is important.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of snuggle
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  • For a summer dress that feels as comfy and snug as your favorite T-shirt, look no further than this versatile, casual option.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • They’re snug through the hips and thighs and feature a subtle leg-elongating flare.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 19 June 2026
Definition of snug
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  • On June 3, Walden went to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed the metal bristle had become lodged in his bowel and had begun puncturing his intestine.
    — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • On a hike in 2005, Flod came across a truck tire lodged between two boulders in Malibu Creek.
    — Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of lodge
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  • In their matching highlighter-pink swimsuits, Brinity takes off on a jet ski to a waiting yacht, where they are supplied with Champagne and cushions to cuddle on.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 30 June 2026
  • The two were cuddled together watching the Eagles take on the Los Angeles Rams as Wyatt, then 4, asked who's who on the field.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of cuddle
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  • Marie, perched between Lake Superior and Lake Huron and adjacent to its Canadian twin city of the same name.
    — Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Luna began the day hopping around, perching on the various trees near the nest.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Definition of perch
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  • The actress nuzzled up next to her husband at the 2017 premiere of Colossal.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • The planets coast past one another on the ecliptic, and appear to us to nuzzle one another every so often.
    — Doris Elin Urrutia, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of nuzzle
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  • Gendron said his ancestors were among the first outsiders to settle the island in the 1700s, when three brothers, fur traders all, left Canada and followed the Mississippi south.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • The space is cozy and laid back, with an atmosphere that encourages guests to settle in for a drink or two.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of settle
Verb
  • Parking could tighten For many workers, one of the biggest adjustments will be figuring out how to beat the rush and where to park.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Those needing assistance from the Veterans Service Office can park in the East parking lot and use the A Building main entrance to the second floor.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of park

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