curl up
verb
curled up; curling up; curls up
: to arrange oneself in or as if in a ball or curl
curl up by the fire
curl up with a good book
Examples of curl up in a Sentence
I love to curl up in a big chair with a book.
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Made from soft microfiber, the sheets are designed to wick away heat while still feeling cozy enough to curl up in.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
In one post, the puppy is curled up in a blanket, fast asleep.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 May 2025
Embrace Denmark’s concept of hygge by relaxing with family and friends on the outside terrace or curling up in front of the woodburning stove.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
As Soliman paced and witnesses called 911, demonstrators poured water over a person curled up on the ground, Horwitz’s video shows.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 3 June 2025
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
In one post, the puppy is curled up in a blanket, fast asleep.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 May 2025
Embrace Denmark’s concept of hygge by relaxing with family and friends on the outside terrace or curling up in front of the woodburning stove.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
As Soliman paced and witnesses called 911, demonstrators poured water over a person curled up on the ground, Horwitz’s video shows.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for curl up
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curl%20up. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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