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
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In the family room, cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace.
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Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
For something a bit more low key, cozy up on your balcony with a complimentary Dark ‘n’ Stormy in hand, or make your way to La Serena Spa.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024
Every year, national brands cozy up to LGBTQ+ Americans with colorful merchandise for Pride Month.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
Lana, too, is eager to volunteer as an extra and cozies up to Johnson.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 5 May 2024
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Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2024
For something a bit more low key, cozy up on your balcony with a complimentary Dark ‘n’ Stormy in hand, or make your way to La Serena Spa.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024
Every year, national brands cozy up to LGBTQ+ Americans with colorful merchandise for Pride Month.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024
Lana, too, is eager to volunteer as an extra and cozies up to Johnson.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 5 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for cozy up
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“Cozy up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cozy%20up. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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