nuzzle

Example Sentences

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Picture the soft, cool nuzzle of your dog.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

As soon as the two goats were introduced, Harold showed lots of interest and went over to nuzzle them.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024

The dog’s task could be to lead the handler to a bench to sit down or lick their hand and nuzzle them until the handler’s blood pressure and anxiety go down.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2023

Then they stick their beaks below the surface and “chatter” their mouths open and closed, darting their tongues in and out to create suction as they nuzzle the pond’s bottom.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 9, 2023

As smart as Bell was, you’d have thought he’d have better sense than to go up and nuzzle that rattler’s head.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson