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Recent Examples of curl up
The lock comes off, the door curls up, and everyone inhales.
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Take, for example, this Albany, Georgia, home’s entry, where designer Mallory Mathison Glenn transformed what would’ve been a pass-through space into an inviting spot to curl up with a cup of hot tea and a good book.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Inviting pillow top beds do not disappoint though complimentary wireless internet access is available for those who prefer to curl up with a laptop under the 300 thread count Italian linen covers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
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.
—New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Take, for example, this Albany, Georgia, home’s entry, where designer Mallory Mathison Glenn transformed what would’ve been a pass-through space into an inviting spot to curl up with a cup of hot tea and a good book.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Inviting pillow top beds do not disappoint though complimentary wireless internet access is available for those who prefer to curl up with a laptop under the 300 thread count Italian linen covers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Jan. 2026
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.
—New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl up
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Both elements are crucial for an expert couch-napper like me, who appreciates being snuggled without the risk of overheating.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The evening darkness becomes an excuse to eat dinner by candlelight and snuggle up with a book.—
Kari Leibowitz,
CNBC,
27 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 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
31 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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Steinfeld also included a picture of her Christmas tree, which featured a butter yellow onesie nestled on the branches.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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No icons nestled between burning candles.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl%20up. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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