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 Fawns can also be found curled up in tall grass or in your backyard, with their mother nowhere in sight. —

Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 May 2026 Morton’s grandson curled up with him on his bed last weekend and rested on his shoulder, Michael remembered. —

Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 May 2026 Spend the day canoeing, fishing, playing croquet, or just curling up with a good book. —

Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 On Thursday, tiny kittens at the San Diego Humane Society’s kitten nursery were curled up close together, sleeping. —

Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for curl up

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Verb

At times, Hadley has snuggled beside her in bed.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Suzette loves playing with feather toys and balls and snuggling in blankets.

— Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 23 May 2026