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Recent Examples of curl up
Glass curled up into a fetal position and attempted suicide.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
These cats love to receive pets and will happily curl up on your lap for hours.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Cozying up in this boucle accent chair will feel like curling up in your favorite throw blanket.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
The straight-leg, trouser-leg design looks more polished than typical yoga pants, and the buttery-soft fabric is stretchy and perfect for curling up on a long flight.
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Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
These cats love to receive pets and will happily curl up on your lap for hours.
—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Cozying up in this boucle accent chair will feel like curling up in your favorite throw blanket.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
The straight-leg, trouser-leg design looks more polished than typical yoga pants, and the buttery-soft fabric is stretchy and perfect for curling up on a long flight.
—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl up
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Having time to play with them and snuggle with them is important.
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There have been plenty of family snuggles, though, which helped make the exhaustion easier to handle.
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For a summer dress that feels as comfy and snug as your favorite T-shirt, look no further than this versatile, casual option.
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They’re snug through the hips and thighs and feature a subtle leg-elongating flare.
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Morocco, which has the best shot of any CAF team of making a mid-July run, is very likely on a collision course with Mbappé’s crew, while four African teams are nestled in Argentina’s section of the bracket.
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The Resort at Pelican Hill The Resort at Pelican Hill, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel, is nestled into a ridge that overlooks Newport Beach and the Pacific Ocean.
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl%20up. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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