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Recent Examples of curl up
So a dedicated space — a safe space to play with and store toys, paint or color or curl up with a book — is the solution for some families.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
On cold winter nights, there’s nothing quite like curling up with your toasty electric blanket and a cup of hot tea.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Dark woods and neutral tones feel soothing after a long day of outdoor adventuring, and there are plenty of plaid throws to curl up in.
—Liz Humphreys, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
In another video that Val Ortiz posted on Thursday, the influencer could be seen curled up on her couch.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
On cold winter nights, there’s nothing quite like curling up with your toasty electric blanket and a cup of hot tea.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Dark woods and neutral tones feel soothing after a long day of outdoor adventuring, and there are plenty of plaid throws to curl up in.
—Liz Humphreys, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
In another video that Val Ortiz posted on Thursday, the influencer could be seen curled up on her couch.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl up
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Bedsure GentleSoft Fleece Blanket There’s nothing quite like snuggling under a cozy blanket during chilly weather.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Noah and Nico just wanted to snuggle.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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But some indoor plants do better snug in their pots; being a little root-bound is conducive to their growth and flowering.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2026
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And, of course, his glove — or a football, depending on the season — was snug under one arm in bed.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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While the opening ceremony was held in Milan, the other host city, Cortina d’Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomite mountains, was considered too small and remote to host the closing ceremony.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl%20up. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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