nestled

VERB

curl up

Synonyms

STRONG

bundle burrow cuddle huddle nuzzle snug snuggle

WEAK

lie against lie close make snug move close settle down take shelter

Antonyms

STRONG

separate

Example Sentences

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Hipsters and college students abound in this Northeast L.A. treasure nestled between Glendale and Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The 23-year-old has undoubtedly enjoyed a productive week at the quaint club nestled in the Victorian terraces of west London.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

This space also appears to have been used as a game room, with an arcade machine nestled in a small alcove.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

There are no more “wreckers” scouring the beach for treasures or “charity houses” nestled into the dunes to shelter stranded sailors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Maybeth said she didn’t want to move from her seat nestled up against the cabin wall, where she had sat silent for the whole trip.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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