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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Snag these room darkening curtain panels for just $11, or cozy up your bed with new throw pillows and this chunky knit throw blanket.
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Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
Perhaps Woodley and Bravo will cozy up in L.A. next, grab a burrito and head over to Leo Carrillo.
—Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Look to The Row’s shearling wrap coat to not only cozy up in next Sunday afternoon, but for the next decade.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
Opt for s’mores at the fire pit or cozy up with a blanket and a movie next to the fireplace in the living area.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
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Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
Perhaps Woodley and Bravo will cozy up in L.A. next, grab a burrito and head over to Leo Carrillo.
—Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Look to The Row’s shearling wrap coat to not only cozy up in next Sunday afternoon, but for the next decade.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
Opt for s’mores at the fire pit or cozy up with a blanket and a movie next to the fireplace in the living area.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 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 5 May. 2025.
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