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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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.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
There’s a wealth of seating options to take in the views or cozy up by the double-sided fireplace that delineates the living and dining rooms.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
This serene, design-forward space oozes relaxation — cozy up in one of the sculptural chairs and get ready for one of the best massages in town.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
In one photo, Justin cozies up next to Hailey's pregnant belly.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
There’s a wealth of seating options to take in the views or cozy up by the double-sided fireplace that delineates the living and dining rooms.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
This serene, design-forward space oozes relaxation — cozy up in one of the sculptural chairs and get ready for one of the best massages in town.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
In one photo, Justin cozies up next to Hailey's pregnant belly.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 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 19 Oct. 2025.
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