nestle
verb (used without object)
to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle.
had nestled
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past perfectof nestle.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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I was so absorbed in my cellphone otherworld that I hadn’t seen that my real-life cat had nestled herself next to me.
From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2026
A small light brown dog had nestled into a pile of his sweats.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
And how then could she perform her duty to the babe which had nestled at her breast a few hours before?
From Time Magazine Archive
He had nestled deeper into the nets hanging from the boat's hull and waited.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
Before leaving, he had nestled his face into his shoulder like a bird, so that only one eye showed, giving her a cartoon wink.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
