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Recent Examples of curl up
Make a Place to Lounge With the addition of proper insulation and air-conditioning, the former attic was made over into a family room for movie watching, drum practice, and simply curling up with a good book (or potential screenplay).
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Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
That’s a lot of love padding across living rooms, curling up on pillows and waiting patiently by the door.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
With a secluded private garden and a Jacuzzi pool, this inn boasts a renowned breakfast and cozy common areas, perfect for curling up with a good book.
—Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
So a dedicated space — a safe space to play with and store toys, paint or color or curl up with a book — is the solution for some families.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
That’s a lot of love padding across living rooms, curling up on pillows and waiting patiently by the door.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
With a secluded private garden and a Jacuzzi pool, this inn boasts a renowned breakfast and cozy common areas, perfect for curling up with a good book.
—Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
So a dedicated space — a safe space to play with and store toys, paint or color or curl up with a book — is the solution for some families.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl up
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When you’re done, ski right to the nearby W Verbier to snuggle up in a room with your very own fireplace.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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The post included photos of the family with their dogs, Katie lying in blankets as both Ellie and Emma snuggle her, and the couple holding a sonogram photo.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cara found us in a big armchair at the edge of the party — José and I snug together while 30-some people mingled, drinks in hand.—
Gali Kronenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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They are snug for skiing, skating, snowshoeing, or my walks through the woods and along the rocky coast.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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The little chapel John and Carolyn have picked is nestled in the woods, which means their guests have to be Jeeped there.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Arroz con leche, chocolate mazapan and cream cheese nestled together in a sheet of crisp nori.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl%20up. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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