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
"She adored travel and being away, experiencing new places and cultures, yet at the same time, she loved nothing more than snuggling up in her pyjamas with her candles on at home."
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2025
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
For others it might be snuggling with a pet or reading a fantasy or mystery novel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
Tiger allowed it all without complaint, snuggling each night at the foot of Angel’s bed.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
