SNOOZLING Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

snoozling

verb

present participle of snoozle, chiefly dialect

as in cuddling

to lie close a trio of kittens were snoozling comfortably in the basket

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The couple’s son, Miles, 8, was also seen posing with their dog Pebbles in another sweet snap, while Teigen, their daughter Esti, 3, and Petey were seen cuddling in a different image, as the poodle rested his paws on Teigen’s shoulders.

— Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Among pictures of the couple cuddling their baby boy, the proud mother also shared a photo of Pinault introducing Hayek to her newborn grandson.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of cuddling

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Her arc mirrored that of my Mexican immigrant parents, who were also mountain people who grew up in big farming families with no plumbing or electricity, snuggling with siblings during winter nights in unheated bedrooms.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Sterling could be seen snuggling up to her father as Bronze sat on his lap, while Patrick appeared to be tickling Golden, who lay next to mom Brittany in a flamingo print onesie.

— Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of snuggling

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Add a striking focal point by nestling a statue fountain between groups of colorful flowers or lively foliage.

— Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
Game by game, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is nestling himself into historical statistical company alongside some of the most vaunted NBA names ever.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 May 2026

Definition of nestling

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