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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As the wintertime nears, there's no better time than now to find the perfect book to cozy up with on cold nights.
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Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The 36-inch electric fireplace insert heats up quickly, according to users, producing 5,188 BTUs of warmth — enough to cozy up rooms up to 400 square feet according to the brand.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Taylor River Lodge’s eight acres provide plenty of space for an immersive experience in nature, while the central building is where large groups can cozy up around the grand stone hearth or have a cocktail at the horseshoe bar.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Benioff is the latest tech billionaire in the Bay Area, once a liberal bastion, to cozy up to Trump in the president’s second term.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
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Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
The 36-inch electric fireplace insert heats up quickly, according to users, producing 5,188 BTUs of warmth — enough to cozy up rooms up to 400 square feet according to the brand.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Taylor River Lodge’s eight acres provide plenty of space for an immersive experience in nature, while the central building is where large groups can cozy up around the grand stone hearth or have a cocktail at the horseshoe bar.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Benioff is the latest tech billionaire in the Bay Area, once a liberal bastion, to cozy up to Trump in the president’s second term.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Cozy up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cozy%20up. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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