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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The Sheep Detectives star Hugh Jackman and girlfriend Sutton Foster cozy up on the carpet for the film's premiere in New York City on April 19.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The comments come as more European leaders cozy up to Beijing amid US threats, with Sanchez — a critic of Washington’s Iran war — kicking off a visit to China Monday.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Cool off and cozy up with these desserts that are perfect for poolside company.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Then cozy up by the fire pit or in front of the living room’s large stone fireplace.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The comments come as more European leaders cozy up to Beijing amid US threats, with Sanchez — a critic of Washington’s Iran war — kicking off a visit to China Monday.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Cool off and cozy up with these desserts that are perfect for poolside company.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Then cozy up by the fire pit or in front of the living room’s large stone fireplace.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
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 25 Apr. 2026.
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