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Recent Examples of curl up
Or set up a small table and chair somewhere for crafting or curling up with a book.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
On cold winter nights, there’s nothing quite like curling up with your toasty electric blanket and a cup of hot tea.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Dark woods and neutral tones feel soothing after a long day of outdoor adventuring, and there are plenty of plaid throws to curl up in.
—Liz Humphreys, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
In another video that Val Ortiz posted on Thursday, the influencer could be seen curled up on her couch.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
On cold winter nights, there’s nothing quite like curling up with your toasty electric blanket and a cup of hot tea.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Dark woods and neutral tones feel soothing after a long day of outdoor adventuring, and there are plenty of plaid throws to curl up in.
—Liz Humphreys, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
In another video that Val Ortiz posted on Thursday, the influencer could be seen curled up on her couch.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl up
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Loved by Oprah, the AirEssentials collection is made of lightweight, soft, and breathable fabric that is perfect for flights, layering for sightseeing tours, or snuggling up at home.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Grab a drink and then head into the cat lounge where you’ll be greeted by dozens of adoptable cats waiting to be snuggled and played with.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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The timeless wardrobe staple is endlessly stylish and equally practical with its warm interior that keeps reviewers snug in 10 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Six-year-old Lucas Kincaid of Molalla, Oregon stood with his family to take a final peek in the hulking main telescope beneath the dome in anxious anticipation, snug in his furry hooded jacket like a hibernating bear cub about to meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Eggplant appears with linguine, tomato and almond pesto, or nestled with capers and golden raisins between ribbons of mafaldine.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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But this community of musicians on Ocean Avenue sprung up less by design and more as a byproduct of affordable housing shrinking to an ever-smaller pool of neighborhoods, among them Midwood, a middle-class residential area in south-central Brooklyn nestled between Marine Park and Bensonhurst.—
Daniel Yadin,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl%20up. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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