nuzzle

[ UK /nˈʌzə‍l/ ]
[ US /ˈnəzəɫ/ ]

VERB

dig out with the snout
the pig nuzzled the truffle
rub noses
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
We cuddled against each other to keep warm
The children snuggled into their sleeping bags

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How To Use nuzzle In A Sentence

The tiny buzz of a purr was coming from its throat as it nuzzled up against me.
My dog came and nuzzled my foot to try and cheer me up.
She kissed his earlobe and nuzzled her nose against his cool cheek.
She trotted over to Wulf and nuzzled her nose against his free hand.
The shuttle's nose grated along the cagework and nuzzled into the lock at its base: click-thump. The Legacy of Heorot
Holding me, he nibbled on my ear and nuzzled into my hair. Arcane Circle
I'm terrified, but I love you too," David said, and kind of nuzzled against my neck in that lovely way he has. Farthing
Two Mexican gray wolves nuzzle each other in the Sedgwick County Zoo.
His mouth began to nuzzle her face, and she waited for him to declare himself.
He gently nuzzled his head into my neck, tickling me.