nestle
verb (used without object)
to lie close and snug, like a bird in a nest; snuggle or cuddle.
have nestled
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present perfectof nestle.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The carriage, with mystical, fortune telling-inspired designs, was created for the never built Museum of the Weird, which would have nestled alongside the Haunted Mansion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
Some cruisers, seeking a more secluded haven away from town, have nestled among the tree-sheltered waters of the Virgin Islands National Park, which makes up almost two-thirds of St. John.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2020
Here’s an assortment of condiments that have nestled themselves happily into my pantry.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 5, 2020
Harburg’s songs have nestled permanently in every fan’s internal jukebox, suitable for retrieval in the most peculiar circumstances.
From Time ● Sep. 16, 2013
If the latter had been more responsive, I believe the goldfinch would have nestled up against him.
From In Nesting Time by Olive Thorne Miller
