cozy up
verb
cozied up; cozying up; cozies up
: to attain or try to attain familiarity, friendship, or intimacy : ingratiate oneself
cozying up to the boss
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum owes a strange debt of gratitude to President Trump: His attacks on Mexico have rallied the country behind her, diverting attention from her moves to undermine democratic institutions and cozy up to Cuba.
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Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
If your travels include a long road trip, cozy up in this Rumpl puffy travel blanket and charge your devices with this portable charger that’s $18 off.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
To refuel, cozy up in a café for a strong coffee and something sweet, or check out one of the nearby bars or breweries.
—AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
The National Hotel Restaurant In the wintertime, order a cocktail and cozy up by the fireplace.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2025
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Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
If your travels include a long road trip, cozy up in this Rumpl puffy travel blanket and charge your devices with this portable charger that’s $18 off.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
To refuel, cozy up in a café for a strong coffee and something sweet, or check out one of the nearby bars or breweries.
—AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
The National Hotel Restaurant In the wintertime, order a cocktail and cozy up by the fireplace.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cozy up
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“Cozy up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cozy%20up. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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