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Recent Examples of curl up
These curled up bundles allowed for very long, efficient lasers to be stuffed into very small volumes and new technologies allowed multiple lasers to be combined into a single, far more powerful beam.
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New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
Inside, there’s a chic private theater with oversized couches for curling up during movies.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
Families will love the automotive history at Studebaker National Museum, while adult visitors can curl up in a cozy coffee shop like the Chicory Cafe.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Head to the woods for a peaceful hike, curl up by the fire in a cozy cabin, or hit the town for some frosty window-shopping.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
Inside, there’s a chic private theater with oversized couches for curling up during movies.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
Families will love the automotive history at Studebaker National Museum, while adult visitors can curl up in a cozy coffee shop like the Chicory Cafe.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Head to the woods for a peaceful hike, curl up by the fire in a cozy cabin, or hit the town for some frosty window-shopping.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl up
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Ultimately, the weekend winter storm can provide one more reason to relax indoors by snuggling with your pets.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The two can be seen sharing kisses, showering and snuggling up — all in their skivvies.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Six-year-old Lucas Kincaid of Molalla, Oregon stood with his family to take a final peek in the hulking main telescope beneath the dome in anxious anticipation, snug in his furry hooded jacket like a hibernating bear cub about to meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The timeless wardrobe staple is endlessly stylish and equally practical with its warm interior that keeps reviewers snug in 10-degree Fahrenheit weather.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2025
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The otherworldly outdoor theater nestled in the cool woods of Topanga plans five mainstage plays, as well as a slate of family-friendly and music-centered satellite events.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Japanese and Spanish subtitles are presented in different colors, allowing viewers to more easily nestle themselves in the couple’s comfortable dynamic.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl%20up. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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