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
The man with the gray shirt was thrown on the ground with six men punching and kicking him until he was captured curling up in the fetal position.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Made with a memory foam footbed and lined with a wool-like faux fur and fleece material, these comfortable shoes are a must-have for slipping on in-flight or curling up at home by the fire or at the ski lodge during a winter getaway.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
There are few better ways to commemorate the beginning of autumn than by curling up on the couch to enjoy a movie night or start your annual Gilmore Girls rewatch.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
How can this little clowder be terrifying when each member is adorable, soft, and warm, curling up with Hrabal between his legs and on his pillow?
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Iryna also was a notorious homebody who often seemed happiest just spending time with family or curling up on the couch or her bed with her sketchbook.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Cozy sweaters, warm mugs of tea, curling up by the fireplace.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
This is the type of seating that’s ideal for curling up with a book, even on a Friday night.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Some areas are already experiencing a seasonal chill in the air, and there are few better ways to commemorate the beginning of autumn than by curling up on the couch to enjoy a movie night or start your annual Gilmore Girls rewatch.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Made with a memory foam footbed and lined with a wool-like faux fur and fleece material, these comfortable shoes are a must-have for slipping on in-flight or curling up at home by the fire or at the ski lodge during a winter getaway.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
There are few better ways to commemorate the beginning of autumn than by curling up on the couch to enjoy a movie night or start your annual Gilmore Girls rewatch.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
How can this little clowder be terrifying when each member is adorable, soft, and warm, curling up with Hrabal between his legs and on his pillow?
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
At the same time, Iryna also was a notorious homebody who often seemed happiest just spending time with family or curling up on the couch or her bed with her sketchbook.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Cozy sweaters, warm mugs of tea, curling up by the fireplace.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
This is the type of seating that’s ideal for curling up with a book, even on a Friday night.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Some areas are already experiencing a seasonal chill in the air, and there are few better ways to commemorate the beginning of autumn than by curling up on the couch to enjoy a movie night or start your annual Gilmore Girls rewatch.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curling up
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The pets' owner, who goes by u/nessaleigh, had taken to the social-media platform on October 13 to share an image of the two felines snuggling up closely on a bed, despite having only met a few hours earlier.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Lean it next to the fireplace so that those who are snuggling up next to the fire can also grab an extra layer to sit on and cover up with.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the nearly two-minute preview, fans get a glimpse at how present her now-fiancé was behind the scenes, at one point crouching underneath the stage and grinning wide as the pop star bends down and kisses him on the cheek.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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In Davao City, firefighters were filmed crouching on the ground outside their station, as sirens blared.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Curling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curling%20up. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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