Thesaurus results for CURL UP

curl up

verb

Definition of curl up

as in to snuggle

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 curl up Between watching the last leaves fall, gathering with loved ones, and curling up for cozy movie nights, there’s plenty to romanticize. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026 Lightweight blankets are soft and comfortable for curling up on a chilly evening. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Once brimming with life, the Dodgers’ historic quest has curled up into a withered heap. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Now the left side of the slice wants to curl up, and so does the right side—but in different ways. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curl up

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By roasting the brussels sprouts snuggled into a blanket of grated Parmesan cheese, the cheese melts into a crispy, frico-like sheet that clings onto the sprouts, surrounding them in a lace-like halo.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026
On Friday, September 11, the 16-time Grammy winner—whose real name is Stefani Germanotta—was photographed with her fiancé, Michael Polansky, and their child, who was snuggled against Gaga’s chest in a baby carrier.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of snuggle

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The battery life is only average, and the earbuds aren't snug enough to avoid falling out during heavy movement.

— Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
For a summer dress that feels as comfy and snug as your favorite T-shirt, look no further than this versatile, casual option.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

Definition of snug

Verb

Sit indoors among the sleek black and white marble interiors or, weather permitting, head outside to the garden nestled into the courtyard outfitted with pastel armchairs and sofas among the climbing ivy and leafy potted plants.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
As petrified parents filed into the warehouse-like church nestled in a strip mall and took seats on folding chairs, Michelle noticed a woman near the front, sitting alone.

— Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026

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