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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There are signs that former Trump adversaries are looking to cozy up to him this time around.
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
The bars' year-round taxidermy decor also gets dressed up, and patrons can cozy up to a fireplace with their drink at the Shorewood, Third Ward and Wauwatosa locations.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Avoid the cold and cozy up to our collection of Jim Borgman cartoons in the gallery above.
—Keely Brown, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
With men’s and women’s options starting at just $17 on Amazon, you’re bound to find a pair (or two, or three) to cozy up in this season — plus, comfort knows no gender, so feel free to ignore those labels and just snag whatever looks most cozy to you.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
The bars' year-round taxidermy decor also gets dressed up, and patrons can cozy up to a fireplace with their drink at the Shorewood, Third Ward and Wauwatosa locations.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Avoid the cold and cozy up to our collection of Jim Borgman cartoons in the gallery above.
—Keely Brown, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
With men’s and women’s options starting at just $17 on Amazon, you’re bound to find a pair (or two, or three) to cozy up in this season — plus, comfort knows no gender, so feel free to ignore those labels and just snag whatever looks most cozy to you.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Cozy up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cozy%20up. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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