cozy up
verb
cozied up; cozying up; cozies up
: to attain or try to attain familiarity, friendship, or intimacy : ingratiate oneself
cozying up to the boss
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So maybe cozy up with a good read first and then head into the kitchen to tackle one of the recipes contained within.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
Date Night Bill Hader and Ali Wong cozy up at the Laid premiere in Los Angeles on Dec. 16.
Series Stars
Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet, the leads of Laid, hold hands at the show's premiere in Los Angeles on Dec. 16.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Here, cozy up in The Frankie Shop’s under-$500 find in a chic caramel color.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
To sort of cozy up in someone else’s skin and someone else’s dreams — what a privilege.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2024
Date Night Bill Hader and Ali Wong cozy up at the Laid premiere in Los Angeles on Dec. 16.
Series Stars
Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet, the leads of Laid, hold hands at the show's premiere in Los Angeles on Dec. 16.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Here, cozy up in The Frankie Shop’s under-$500 find in a chic caramel color.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
To sort of cozy up in someone else’s skin and someone else’s dreams — what a privilege.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Cozy up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cozy%20up. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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