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  • past tense form of nest.
  • past participle of nest.
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nested

[nes-tid] / ˈnɛs tɪd /


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It was walking distance from the subway and had a lovely if nonfunctional fireplace, and when the baby bunnies nested in our herb garden, I thought, Yes.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

Having nested together for eight years, Jackie and Shadow raised numerous chicks and bonded by restoring their nest.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

Watch for clues when the storyline we’re watching becomes its own nested narrative.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

Now, a group of the birds have nested at an industrial estate near Guildford, with the hope they will rear chicks in the coming years.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

A lone teacup sits atop a small table in front of a single chair that’s clearly nested with mice.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin


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