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Recent Examples of curl up
Let both parts of you breathe this week—the one who wants to shine, and the one who wants to curl up in softness.
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
Toss this beanbag chair on the floor and use it as a giant pillow during TV marathons, or plop it down in your favorite nook and curl up with a good book.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
And Hutcherson’s charmingly low-key Dylan serves as a foil to the others, a reminder that even in LA some young adults prefer curling up with a Ken Burns documentary to partying with celebs.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The shelter said fosters have been secured for four of the dogs, but six still need a warm bed to curl up into.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
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Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
Toss this beanbag chair on the floor and use it as a giant pillow during TV marathons, or plop it down in your favorite nook and curl up with a good book.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
And Hutcherson’s charmingly low-key Dylan serves as a foil to the others, a reminder that even in LA some young adults prefer curling up with a Ken Burns documentary to partying with celebs.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The shelter said fosters have been secured for four of the dogs, but six still need a warm bed to curl up into.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl up
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Gemma, a clouded leopard, was born in August was once snuggling a lamp plush and bottle feeding on milk.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
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The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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The spacious pack is ultra-functional with a large primary compartment combined with an adjustable compression strap for a comfortable yet snug fit.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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At Iowa, as Cignetti warned his team this week, stands are snug up against the sideline and the sound can be deafening, which is why quarterback Fernando Mendoza did not audible against the Hawkeyes.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales moved to Forest Lodge, nestled in Windsor Great Park, according to The Telegraph.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Along with cheeky TikToks, Lovato added another snap of herself posing as Poot, as well as the original photo nestled in her makeup bag.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl%20up. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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