nuzzle

Example Sentences

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As soon as the two goats were introduced, Harold showed lots of interest and went over to nuzzle them.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024

She’s taken time to quickly nuzzle all the dogs before they entered the plane, but this guy is clearly special.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Then they stick their beaks below the surface and “chatter” their mouths open and closed, darting their tongues in and out to create suction as they nuzzle the pond’s bottom.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 9, 2023

Some are former strays that remain too skittish to step inside, while other indoor ones frequently nuzzle up against Ms. Broe and her daughter.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2022

Gwenforte got up, walked over to him, and tried to nuzzle her head under his chin.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz