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.
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The massive, grassy amphitheater, which opened in 2022, is nestled within a large park that runs along the Uncompahgre River through downtown, an apt place to stretch your legs and enjoy the scenery.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 20 May 2024
It’s nestled in Bryson City, near outdoor attractions in the Nantahala National Forest and a roughly 65-mile drive southwest from the popular mountain town of Asheville.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024
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Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 20 May 2024
It’s nestled in Bryson City, near outdoor attractions in the Nantahala National Forest and a roughly 65-mile drive southwest from the popular mountain town of Asheville.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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