curl up
verb
curled up; curling up; curls up
: to arrange oneself in or as if in a ball or curl
curl up by the fire
curl up with a good book
Examples of curl up in a Sentence
I love to curl up in a big chair with a book.
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Their seemingly impromptu duets on live TV are about as sweet as anything in the doc, and there’s plenty of warmth to curl up with.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
The lock comes off, the door curls up, and everyone inhales.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
There are few things better than curling up in a comfy corner of your house with a good book.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Inviting pillow top beds do not disappoint though complimentary wireless internet access is available for those who prefer to curl up with a laptop under the 300 thread count Italian linen covers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
The lock comes off, the door curls up, and everyone inhales.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
There are few things better than curling up in a comfy corner of your house with a good book.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Inviting pillow top beds do not disappoint though complimentary wireless internet access is available for those who prefer to curl up with a laptop under the 300 thread count Italian linen covers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for curl up
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curl%20up. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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