as in snuggling
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 curling up
That’s a lot of love padding across living rooms, curling up on pillows and waiting patiently by the door.
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Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
With a secluded private garden and a Jacuzzi pool, this inn boasts a renowned breakfast and cozy common areas, perfect for curling up with a good book.
—Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
With or without a bird’s nest in the nearby passion fruit vine, the outdoor living room, where Garner entertains friends in the evening by the fire, is a dreamlike oasis for curling up next to the space heaters with a cozy blanket.
—Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Or set up a small table and chair somewhere for crafting or curling up with a book.
—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
Inside, there’s a chic private theater with oversized couches for curling up during movies.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
Reading Nooks Whether they are used for reading, curling up to scroll on your phone, or sitting with a laptop to binge your favorite new show, reading nooks are a popular trend for 2026.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Perfect for draping over an accent chair, layering on the bed during cold nights, and curling up for movie marathons, the fluffy blanket is skin-friendly, hypoallergenic, and 100% machine washable for breezy care.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
With a secluded private garden and a Jacuzzi pool, this inn boasts a renowned breakfast and cozy common areas, perfect for curling up with a good book.
—Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
With or without a bird’s nest in the nearby passion fruit vine, the outdoor living room, where Garner entertains friends in the evening by the fire, is a dreamlike oasis for curling up next to the space heaters with a cozy blanket.
—Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Or set up a small table and chair somewhere for crafting or curling up with a book.
—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
Inside, there’s a chic private theater with oversized couches for curling up during movies.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
Reading Nooks Whether they are used for reading, curling up to scroll on your phone, or sitting with a laptop to binge your favorite new show, reading nooks are a popular trend for 2026.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Perfect for draping over an accent chair, layering on the bed during cold nights, and curling up for movie marathons, the fluffy blanket is skin-friendly, hypoallergenic, and 100% machine washable for breezy care.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curling up
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While snuggling with your cat might be the ideal way to keep both of you warm in winter, there are other ways to help when your lap isn’t available for naps.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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If your V-day plans involve snuggling up and rewatching Bridgerton, lean into the show’s romantic pastel color palette and stunning florals with nails that bloom.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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There, detectives observed the men walking into an open space, crouching in nearby bushes and then fleeing the area at a high rate of speed in a vehicle, police said.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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The now-viral surveillance footage shows a man crouching behind a gray van across the street from a gas station where Ampatuan was pulling in.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Curling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curling%20up. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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