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
This is the type of seating that’s ideal for curling up with a book, even on a Friday night.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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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Overmont Oversized Double Camping Chair This Overmont Double Chair is built for snuggling up around the campfire, but it can be used to spread out while solo.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The eat-in chef’s kitchen is fully up to date with elaborate stone carvings fitted into arched windows, while the nearby den’s more intimate size is perfect for snuggling up with a book or watching TV.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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Joining the two this year is a 5-foot pussycat, which comes poised to pounce in a crouching position with adjustable glowing eyes.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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In footage shared by the AP, the leopard was seen crouching on the ground next to the boy's vehicle before chasing the car and leaping at the window.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Curling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curling%20up. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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