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 The versatile, ultra-soft bottoms are made with a light and breathable material that’s ideal for running errands, heading to the gym, curling up on the couch; the list goes on. Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025 Fall is the perfect time for curling up with a good book—or maybe a good movie. Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025 As the summer winds down and days begin growing shorter, there's no better time to curl up with a good book—and this September, the shelves are stacked with fresh stories worth diving into. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 From nostalgic classics that shaped a generation to contemporary hits redefining genres, this lineup offers plenty of reasons to curl up and press play. Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for curl up
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  • Suddenly your once-empty landing is a spot for coffee or for snuggling up with a book.
    Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Jesse and Jasper spend a lot of time snuggling, while Blaze loves playing and wrestling with his older brother.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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  • Both were roomy enough that the kiddos could move but snug enough to trap heat.
    Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
  • For maximum comfort, look for a pair with light to moderate compression, and make sure they’re snug without being too tight.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • The man found his way to the roof, nestled down into the prone position and peered through a scope at Kirk less than 150 yards away.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The nightmare began on the evening of May 6 when police came to Mohammad’s home in Shaheen Bagh, a working-class, mostly Muslim neighborhood nestled against the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi.
    Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025

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