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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Andy Cohen and Sarah Jessica Parker cozy up at the Primark Flagship Launch Event in New York City on May 6.
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The National Hotel Restaurant In the wintertime, order a cocktail and cozy up by the fireplace.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Many suites feature an open-air terrace where guests can cozy up with a glass of complimentary wine from the minibar—and maybe even spot a bird or two.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
During the warmer months, try a dip in the lake or cozy up with a book and a sweater on the porch when the weather gets chilly.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The National Hotel Restaurant In the wintertime, order a cocktail and cozy up by the fireplace.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Many suites feature an open-air terrace where guests can cozy up with a glass of complimentary wine from the minibar—and maybe even spot a bird or two.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
During the warmer months, try a dip in the lake or cozy up with a book and a sweater on the porch when the weather gets chilly.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 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 14 May. 2026.
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