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curl up

verb

Definition of curl up

as in to snuggle

to sit or recline comfortably or cozily I love to curl up in a big chair with a good book

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Recent Examples of curl up Summer is finally nearing its end, though the high temperatures linger, making any thought of hot chocolate and curling up in blankets on the couch dangerous. — Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026 The cozy, luxuriously soft fabric is made for curling up on the couch to read a book, watch a movie, or nap. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026 While the sun sets earlier and earlier, there’s no better excuse to unplug, curl up and turn the page. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Spade curled up in a ball under falling debris, having lost sight of D’Allara, who was later confirmed dead. — ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curl up

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On Friday, September 11, the 16-time Grammy winner—whose real name is Stefani Germanotta—was photographed with her fiancé, Michael Polansky, and their child, who was snuggled against Gaga’s chest in a baby carrier.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2026
The new parents were photographed last week on a walk with the infant in a front carrier, snuggled close to the superstar.

— Martha Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

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But today the school, nestled into a community of new single-family homes just a stone’s throw from Walt Disney World, has about 550 students — putting it just above the 65% mark.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
The bookshop is nestled along the Farmington River in an old post and beam mill building.

— Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

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