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Recent Examples of curls up
The Cavs’ bench is a far more comfortable place to sit than where the opposition curls up.
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Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The lock comes off, the door curls up, and everyone inhales.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
One day, the script said that Marietta gets in bed, curls up with her baby dog, and is sucking her thumb.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
But the older woman returns to her section of the bench, curls up, draws her legs inward, and starts to pat (to hit) her shower cap.
—Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Think of it as self-care for your hair, an intentional moment that sets your curls up for success, no matter how wild your week gets.
—Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
Fred Katz, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The lock comes off, the door curls up, and everyone inhales.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
One day, the script said that Marietta gets in bed, curls up with her baby dog, and is sucking her thumb.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
But the older woman returns to her section of the bench, curls up, draws her legs inward, and starts to pat (to hit) her shower cap.
—Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Think of it as self-care for your hair, an intentional moment that sets your curls up for success, no matter how wild your week gets.
—Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curls up
Verb
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For couch snuggles, a plush, fuzzy blanket was a must.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2025
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After all, anything that cuts down on errands and saves your energy can free up time for sleep, precious time for baby snuggles, or a moment to yourself.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Lech nestles along the eponymous river, tucked in amongst Austria’s westernmost mountains.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Boasting a playful curved lip that fits neatly in your palm and elegantly nestles one after the other in a stack, these wavy plates are an exceptionally sculptural way to set the table.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Curls up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curls%20up. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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