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nestled

VERB

curl up

Synonyms

STRONG

bundle burrow cuddle huddle nuzzle snug snuggle

WEAK

lie against lie close make snug move close settle down take shelter

Antonyms

STRONG

separate

Example Sentences

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"He is a very snuggly creature and is happiest when nestled on or against someone," the sanctuary adds, alongside a photo of the hippo with its head on the keeper's lap.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

But the reason it’s really intriguing is buried between the lines, nestled in a place I’m not sure even Sánchez Bezos can see.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Then CRG turned south to Festus, nestled near limestone bluffs and densely forested hilltops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Not only is it nestled between an array of bars, shops and restaurants, it is home to more than 50 vintage pinball and arcade machines.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The country estate was nestled between the shores of Quenz Lake and the pine-scented Brandenburg Forest.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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