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Recent Examples of curl up
The versatile, ultra-soft bottoms are made with a light and breathable material that’s ideal for running errands, heading to the gym, curling up on the couch; the list goes on.
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Fall is the perfect time for curling up with a good book—or maybe a good movie.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
As the summer winds down and days begin growing shorter, there's no better time to curl up with a good book—and this September, the shelves are stacked with fresh stories worth diving into.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
From nostalgic classics that shaped a generation to contemporary hits redefining genres, this lineup offers plenty of reasons to curl up and press play.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Fall is the perfect time for curling up with a good book—or maybe a good movie.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
As the summer winds down and days begin growing shorter, there's no better time to curl up with a good book—and this September, the shelves are stacked with fresh stories worth diving into.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
From nostalgic classics that shaped a generation to contemporary hits redefining genres, this lineup offers plenty of reasons to curl up and press play.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl up
Verb
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Suddenly your once-empty landing is a spot for coffee or for snuggling up with a book.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Jesse and Jasper spend a lot of time snuggling, while Blaze loves playing and wrestling with his older brother.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both were roomy enough that the kiddos could move but snug enough to trap heat.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside,
27 Aug. 2025
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For maximum comfort, look for a pair with light to moderate compression, and make sure they’re snug without being too tight.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The man found his way to the roof, nestled down into the prone position and peered through a scope at Kirk less than 150 yards away.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The nightmare began on the evening of May 6 when police came to Mohammad’s home in Shaheen Bagh, a working-class, mostly Muslim neighborhood nestled against the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl%20up. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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