snuggle
verb (used without object)
to lie or press closely, as for comfort or from affection; nestle; cuddle.
snuggling
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present participleof snuggle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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My holiday season officially starts on the night before Thanksgiving, snuggling under a thick throw while sharing a fireside catch-up with my best friend.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
"There's nothing she likes more than either cuddling with us on the couch, or snuggling in her bed."
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
Both practices are concerned with defiance of worldly cares, with the tension between being a responsible member of society and snuggling beneath layers of blankets.
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2024
This cuddly monster from the depths is suitable for both brandishing at local hockey games and snuggling with on a cold winter’s night.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
“Yes,” she whispered, snuggling her face into my neck.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
