nestled; nestling
ˈne-s(ə-)liŋ 
1
archaic
: nest sense 1
2
: to settle snugly or comfortably
3
: to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner
1
: to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest
the children were nestled all snug in their beds—
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: to press closely and affectionately
nestles a kitten in her arms
Examples of nestle in a Sentence
He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder.
She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage.
The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Outside one of two hospitals still open in Nabatieh, nestled on a hill overlooking part of the city, ambulance crews sat outside the hospital courtyard, smoking and drinking coffee.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
With dozens of mountain ranges, including the Appalachian Mountains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, strewn across the country, there is no shortage of idyllic communities nestled among scenic hillsides.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Trinity Park Stretched along the banks of the Trinity River and nestled next to the Fort Worth Zoo, Trinity Park feels like big breath of fresh air.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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