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Recent Examples of curl up
In a TikTok video posted by Molly Woodward (@mollyxwoodward), her golden retriever, Ralphy, can be seen curled up on the sofa, fully engrossed in watching The Lion King.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Made with a memory foam footbed and lined with a wool-like faux fur and fleece material, these comfortable shoes are a must-have for slipping on in-flight or curling up at home by the fire or at the ski lodge during a winter getaway.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Songmics Hanging Hammock Chair Spend the final few sunny days curled up in this cozy hammock chair that can hold up to 264 pounds.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Its ruffled edges and tartan plaid pattern can bring dimension and texture to any space, and its soft cotton fabric adds a plush touch to curl up at home on winter evenings.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Made with a memory foam footbed and lined with a wool-like faux fur and fleece material, these comfortable shoes are a must-have for slipping on in-flight or curling up at home by the fire or at the ski lodge during a winter getaway.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Songmics Hanging Hammock Chair Spend the final few sunny days curled up in this cozy hammock chair that can hold up to 264 pounds.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Its ruffled edges and tartan plaid pattern can bring dimension and texture to any space, and its soft cotton fabric adds a plush touch to curl up at home on winter evenings.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl up
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Lean it next to the fireplace so that those who are snuggling up next to the fire can also grab an extra layer to sit on and cover up with.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Rome could be seen drinking from a blue sippy cup, snuggled in between his parents.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The spacious pack is ultra-functional with a large primary compartment combined with an adjustable compression strap for a comfortable yet snug fit.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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At Iowa, as Cignetti warned his team this week, stands are snug up against the sideline and the sound can be deafening, which is why quarterback Fernando Mendoza did not audible against the Hawkeyes.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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There are no direction markers, no information board to explain that here, nestled between an air-conditioner repair shop and a gaming cafe, lies one of Brazilian football’s holy sites.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Enchantment Resort is an upscale oasis nestled in the canyon.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl%20up. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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