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snuggle up

VERB
ensconce
Synonyms
STRONGEST
situate stash
STRONG
bury cache conceal cover ditch establish fix install locate nestle place plant protect screen seat secrete set settle shelter shield station
WEAK
curl up
Antonyms
STRONG
confuse depart destroy disarrange disestablish disorder disorganize displace forget ignore lay bare leave lose move open remove reveal tell uncover unsettle upset
WEAK
take out unveil

Example Sentences

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Adjacent to that may be the most enjoyed room in the house: a comfortable family room where everyone can snuggle up and watch TV.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025

"They can snuggle up with their loved ones if they want," says Dr Wiebe.

From BBC • May 7, 2024

She added that, on top of the snoring, the lil’ Frenchie won’t let Union snuggle up to her husband.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Todriana Peters was a combination of sugar and sass, a 12-year-old with strong opinions who also liked to snuggle up with her grandmother or cousin on the couch.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2021

I wonder though if she only sees me as her baby girl who used to snuggle up with her until I fell asleep.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas