Thesaurus results for CURL UP

curl up

verb

Definition of curl up next

as in to snuggle

to sit or recline comfortably or cozily I love to curl up in a big chair with a good book

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Recent Examples of curl up Westport Swivel Outdoor Lounge Chair with Cushion Looking for a cozy place in your backyard to curl up with a book? —

Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 The Cavs’ bench is a far more comfortable place to sit than where the opposition curls up. —

Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 This friendly, vocal lady will happily greet you with sweet little meows and is always on the lookout for the perfect opportunity to curl up in your lap. —

Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026 The beautiful cat curled up and died the day after Houdini was put down, too brokenhearted to go on. —

Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curl up

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Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.

— Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
All three sleep with Doug and Laurie, snuggling through the night.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026