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

Examples of cozy up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The collection starts at just $12 and includes pieces to swaddle and cozy up with babies ranging from premature size to 5 years old, plus there’s even a matching robe for mom in two iconic prints seen throughout the collection. —

Ariel Scotti, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024 As the leaves turn and the days grow shorter, there’s no better time to cozy up with some of the best Black TV shows this fall season. —

Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Sep. 2024 End-of-summer nights are the ideal time to cozy up outside on a balcony, patio, or porch. —

Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2024 This was a popular move in Germany, reassuring many Germans that Merkel will not cozy up to Trump after the election but will continue to criticize his actions if needed. —

Dominik Tolksdorf, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2017 See all Example Sentences for cozy up

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