nestled; nestling
ˈne-s(ə-)liŋ 
1
archaic
: nest sense 1
2
: to settle snugly or comfortably
3
: to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner
1
: to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest
the children were nestled all snug in their beds—
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: to press closely and affectionately
nestles a kitten in her arms
Examples of nestle in a Sentence
He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder.
She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage.
The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove.
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Lennar Homes wants to build 102 townhouses and 66 single-family homes on 44 acres nestled between Allisonville and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
In a lab nestled between the jagged peaks of the Austrian Alps, rare earth metals vaporize and spew out of an oven at the speed of a fighter jet.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
The east to west direction of two valleys nestled between three ranges of hills allows for cold Pacific air to funnel across vineyards, maintaining the vivid acidity that is the hallmark of Sta.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
Where to stay: Stay warm at upscale Whiteface Lodge, nestled between the slopes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
In a lab nestled between the jagged peaks of the Austrian Alps, rare earth metals vaporize and spew out of an oven at the speed of a fighter jet.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
The east to west direction of two valleys nestled between three ranges of hills allows for cold Pacific air to funnel across vineyards, maintaining the vivid acidity that is the hallmark of Sta.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
Where to stay: Stay warm at upscale Whiteface Lodge, nestled between the slopes.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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