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—
Clement Moore
Clement Moore2
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Of course, nestling it in with other more moderately-sized perennials can effectively mask those bare stems.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 16 Aug. 2024
The debate may be best remembered for the fly that nestled on Pence’s head for more than two minutes late in the proceedings.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Aug. 2024
Look at the Landscape Whether your home is nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, perched on the coast of Georgia, tucked into the leafy hills of middle Tennessee, or sitting alone on the plains of the West Texas desert, the landscape is often the smartest place to seek out color inspiration.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2024
Elsewhere in the house are an office and a wine room; and outdoors, the backyard has raised planter beds and several areas geared especially toward relaxing, including an oak tree-shaded hammock nestled alongside a spot that’s perfect for enjoying a glass of wine.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 16 Aug. 2024
The debate may be best remembered for the fly that nestled on Pence’s head for more than two minutes late in the proceedings.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Aug. 2024
Look at the Landscape Whether your home is nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, perched on the coast of Georgia, tucked into the leafy hills of middle Tennessee, or sitting alone on the plains of the West Texas desert, the landscape is often the smartest place to seek out color inspiration.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2024
Elsewhere in the house are an office and a wine room; and outdoors, the backyard has raised planter beds and several areas geared especially toward relaxing, including an oak tree-shaded hammock nestled alongside a spot that’s perfect for enjoying a glass of wine.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 3 Sep. 2024.
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