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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Through its arched, red-brick entryway stands the foyer beneath a soaring ceiling with a grand staircase that curls up to the second-floor bedrooms.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
The seven-story building collapsed within seconds; Selin was found curled up as if still asleep, next to her best friend.
—Emily Wither, The Dial, 13 Feb. 2025
Footage shows the pup curling up on White's lap in the back seat, showing his new owner nothing but love and affection.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
So grab your favorite blanket, curl up and enjoy the brisk beauty of the outdoors.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
The seven-story building collapsed within seconds; Selin was found curled up as if still asleep, next to her best friend.
—Emily Wither, The Dial, 13 Feb. 2025
Footage shows the pup curling up on White's lap in the back seat, showing his new owner nothing but love and affection.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
So grab your favorite blanket, curl up and enjoy the brisk beauty of the outdoors.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 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 19 Feb. 2025.
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