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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The Cabin Winter is a time for hibernation, and there’s no better place to curl up than in a mountain cabin with a good book, a journal, and a roaring fire.
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
While cats are generally known for their aloof nature, Pita the orange kitten has gone viral after her owner shared a video of the cat repeatedly curling up around her throat to get comfortable.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The pricier Plus Luxe has an extra 1.75 inches of foam to add more cushion for the hips and shoulders, which is great for folks who curl up on their sides.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Sullivan practices wellness by curling up in a robe, applying a face mask, and relaxing into a 10-minute meditation session.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
While cats are generally known for their aloof nature, Pita the orange kitten has gone viral after her owner shared a video of the cat repeatedly curling up around her throat to get comfortable.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The pricier Plus Luxe has an extra 1.75 inches of foam to add more cushion for the hips and shoulders, which is great for folks who curl up on their sides.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Sullivan practices wellness by curling up in a robe, applying a face mask, and relaxing into a 10-minute meditation session.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curl%20up. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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