nuzzle
verb (used without object)
to burrow or root with the nose, snout, etc., as an animal does.
nuzzles
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present tense formof nuzzle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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A cat, the unit's unofficial mascot, nuzzles against one of the propellers.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2024
When she nuzzles the correct one, which she always seems to do, a tube squirts water into her bowl.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 7, 2023
Johnson nuzzles the Teresa’s bow against the stern of the Marjorie C. Thick fenders cushion the impact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2021
“Welcome to my home,” one of them begins as she nuzzles the other.
From New York Times ● Sep. 2, 2021
She flings her arms around my shoulders and nuzzles closer.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
