as in snuggling
to sit or recline comfortably or cozily
I love to curl up in a big chair with a good book
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Recent Examples of curling up
Make a Place to Lounge With the addition of proper insulation and air-conditioning, the former attic was made over into a family room for movie watching, drum practice, and simply curling up with a good book (or potential screenplay).
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Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
That’s a lot of love padding across living rooms, curling up on pillows and waiting patiently by the door.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
With a secluded private garden and a Jacuzzi pool, this inn boasts a renowned breakfast and cozy common areas, perfect for curling up with a good book.
—Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
With or without a bird’s nest in the nearby passion fruit vine, the outdoor living room, where Garner entertains friends in the evening by the fire, is a dreamlike oasis for curling up next to the space heaters with a cozy blanket.
—Architectural Digest, 6 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
Inside, there’s a chic private theater with oversized couches for curling up during movies.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
Reading Nooks Whether they are used for reading, curling up to scroll on your phone, or sitting with a laptop to binge your favorite new show, reading nooks are a popular trend for 2026.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Perfect for draping over an accent chair, layering on the bed during cold nights, and curling up for movie marathons, the fluffy blanket is skin-friendly, hypoallergenic, and 100% machine washable for breezy care.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
That’s a lot of love padding across living rooms, curling up on pillows and waiting patiently by the door.
—Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
With a secluded private garden and a Jacuzzi pool, this inn boasts a renowned breakfast and cozy common areas, perfect for curling up with a good book.
—Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
With or without a bird’s nest in the nearby passion fruit vine, the outdoor living room, where Garner entertains friends in the evening by the fire, is a dreamlike oasis for curling up next to the space heaters with a cozy blanket.
—Architectural Digest, 6 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
Inside, there’s a chic private theater with oversized couches for curling up during movies.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
Reading Nooks Whether they are used for reading, curling up to scroll on your phone, or sitting with a laptop to binge your favorite new show, reading nooks are a popular trend for 2026.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Perfect for draping over an accent chair, layering on the bed during cold nights, and curling up for movie marathons, the fluffy blanket is skin-friendly, hypoallergenic, and 100% machine washable for breezy care.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curling up
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Loved by Oprah, the AirEssentials collection is made of lightweight, soft, and breathable fabric that is perfect for flights, layering for sightseeing tours, or snuggling up at home.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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My son loves the fun parts of puppy parenting like snuggling, petting, playing, and running together.—
Angela Hatem,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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Nearly two dozen gunshots later, Palmer and Jones were dead, while London survived by crouching down in the backseat.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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There, detectives observed the men walking into an open space, crouching in nearby bushes and then fleeing the area at a high rate of speed in a vehicle, police said.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Curling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curling%20up. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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