nuzzle

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024

She’s taken time to quickly nuzzle all the dogs before they entered the plane, but this guy is clearly special.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 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

“My wife’s not here. She usually takes him out in the morning while I’m upstairs working out. And so, I felt this nuzzle of my dog’s nose against my chest about five minutes to 7.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2022

Still the babies would not take the food, and at last, tired of playing with it, swam over and began to nuzzle him.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell