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Recent Examples of curl up
In contrast to Scribner’s modish black exterior, the library is cast in blond wood with leather and wood seating and plenty of plush spots to curl up with complimentary coffee around a central fireplace.
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John Oseid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The Blue Dragon - Always evening under the glow of ethereal lanterns, guests can enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine as dazzling neon dragons chase across the walls, or curl up with a cocktail at The Tiger Bar.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 23 May 2025
With the Appalachian Ski Mountain just minutes away, the chalet is ideal for anyone who wants to hit the slopes, but resolute homebodies can also curl up in front of the wood-burning stove to take in the stunning views.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Meanwhile, Monroe, 10, was curled up on the pillows just staring at the dog, looking somewhat unamused.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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John Oseid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The Blue Dragon - Always evening under the glow of ethereal lanterns, guests can enjoy Pan-Asian cuisine as dazzling neon dragons chase across the walls, or curl up with a cocktail at The Tiger Bar.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 23 May 2025
With the Appalachian Ski Mountain just minutes away, the chalet is ideal for anyone who wants to hit the slopes, but resolute homebodies can also curl up in front of the wood-burning stove to take in the stunning views.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Meanwhile, Monroe, 10, was curled up on the pillows just staring at the dog, looking somewhat unamused.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl up
Verb
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The Grammy winner shared a cozy photo of herself snuggling her newborn daughter.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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In a series of photos capturing the men in her life, the recording artist shared an image of Ricky napping while snuggling with their newborn on the sofa.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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Move off-road, and an adaptive air suspension can hoist the R1S to a Hummer-esque 37.8 centimeters of ground clearance, enough for leisurely dips in 1.1-meter-deep water; its 149-kWh battery snugged in carbon fiber, aluminum and high-strength steel.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Feb. 2025
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Our job was to stretch and snug the uppers to the bottom of the lasts.—
Heshel Rolnick,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2024
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Those facilities had been nestled for nearly a century next to trees more than 250 feet tall and more than 1,500 years old.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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As the camera pans across the workspace, the dachshund is seen nestled comfortably on employees' laps, perched on desks, stretched out on the carpet, and demanding the kind of attention usually reserved for quarterly reports or looming deadlines.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl%20up. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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