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as in crouching
to sit or recline comfortably or cozily
nestling with her children on the couch
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as in perching
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
we had scarcely nestled the children in their beds when there was a knock at the door
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Recent Examples of nestling
Grrlscientist, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Birch bark shelters many insects, and their leaves feed hundreds of caterpillar species, both of which birds rely on to feed hungry nestlings.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024
Sunflowers attract over 70 caterpillar species, which birds feed to their nestlings.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024
Is your anxiety about work or money really coursing through your body and nestling into your organs and limbs?
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
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Previous studies in a variety of birds have found that heavier nestlings enjoy a survival advantage after fledging.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Birch bark shelters many insects, and their leaves feed hundreds of caterpillar species, both of which birds rely on to feed hungry nestlings.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024
Sunflowers attract over 70 caterpillar species, which birds feed to their nestlings.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024
Is your anxiety about work or money really coursing through your body and nestling into your organs and limbs?
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestling
Noun
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Freezing temperatures can pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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The story is that as an infant, Brooks couldn’t tolerate cow’s milk and was suffering with malnutrition.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Think comfort food favorites by candlelight, playing board games in front of the fire, and snuggling up with a book under a pile of warm blankets.—
Erica Jackson Curran,
Parents,
25 Dec. 2024
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Well, snuggling up to a sugar daddy or momma for housing has a long history here.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Dec. 2024
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Excavations unearthed priceless statues and reliefs, including depictions of crouching lions and a youthful male figure.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Dec. 2024
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This may include defensive movements or acting submissively—tucking their tail between their legs, lowering their eyes or crouching to appear smaller.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2024
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The worldwide program, which Parton founded in her home county in 1995, mails free books to children from newborns to age five.—
James Factora,
Them,
21 Feb. 2025
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Potential Complications The connection between bleeding and vitamin K deficiency, especially in newborns or those taking warfarin, is well known.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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Oh, and watching Hallmark movies with my Angie cuddling next to me.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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There’s also a strong farm-to-table food scene and lodging at many price points.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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This approach aims to increase productivity by over 50 percent, enabling the company to expand its product range to mid-rise townhouses, multi-family homes, and lodging facilities.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2024
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Preparing mentally and positioning your portfolio accordingly will help set folks up for financial success in the year-ahead.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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One way to help ensure the Lions don’t feel that way again is by positioning themselves for the best postseason possible.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Despite the underlying cause, the management of a sick neonate follows a consistent approach.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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This means there is a two-month window after birth where neonates are at their most vulnerable.—
Paul Sisson,
The Mercury News,
18 Nov. 2024
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“Nestling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestling. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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