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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Since being left at the shelter, Spicy had spent most of her time curled up in a corner with her eyes shut.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Overall, Juliet is a people-loving cat who adores curling up next to her person.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Or set up a small table and chair somewhere for crafting or curling up with a book.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
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There’s no better feeling than curling up in your hotel room with a cozy pair of sweats.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Overall, Juliet is a people-loving cat who adores curling up next to her person.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2025
Or set up a small table and chair somewhere for crafting or curling up with a book.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
Men’s Soft Jersey Tapered Pant $98 $49 at Lululemon
There’s no better feeling than curling up in your hotel room with a cozy pair of sweats.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curl up
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curl%20up. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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