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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Kids will love the Ibis Playground with two larger-than-life birds named Sara and Zota, and the whole family can stroll the Mangrove Bayou Walkway or cozy up with a good book in the outdoor Reading Room.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
So, a rug cozies up a bathroom brimming with tile, stone, and hard countertops.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
Well, Shamea, maybe don’t cozy up to Dennis if that’s your goal.
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Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Couples can cozy up in pubs and quaint inns and steal away for quiet strolls.
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Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
So, a rug cozies up a bathroom brimming with tile, stone, and hard countertops.
—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
Well, Shamea, maybe don’t cozy up to Dennis if that’s your goal.
—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Couples can cozy up in pubs and quaint inns and steal away for quiet strolls.
—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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