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Recent Examples of curl up
Meanwhile, Monroe, 10, was curled up on the pillows just staring at the dog, looking somewhat unamused.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Sydney Wide Boucle Upholstered Swivel Armchair An accent chair adds seating and style to a room, and Kelly Clarkson’s swivel chair is an excellent choice for curling up with a good book or lounging to watch TV.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 20 May 2025
Asra, 3, curled up on a cushion, peering into a YouTube video on a cell phone.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
Photo : The Hudson Advisory Team A sculptural staircase curls up to the private rooftop.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Sydney Wide Boucle Upholstered Swivel Armchair An accent chair adds seating and style to a room, and Kelly Clarkson’s swivel chair is an excellent choice for curling up with a good book or lounging to watch TV.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 20 May 2025
Asra, 3, curled up on a cushion, peering into a YouTube video on a cell phone.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025
Photo : The Hudson Advisory Team A sculptural staircase curls up to the private rooftop.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl up
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The latter snapshot – of the humans and aliens snuggled on a couch – was inspiring for Camp.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Like her bond with original Milly, Semler has grown close to Pearl, a constant companion who likes to snuggle.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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Move off-road, and an adaptive air suspension can hoist the R1S to a Hummer-esque 37.8 centimeters of ground clearance, enough for leisurely dips in 1.1-meter-deep water; its 149-kWh battery snugged in carbon fiber, aluminum and high-strength steel.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Feb. 2025
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Our job was to stretch and snug the uppers to the bottom of the lasts.—
Heshel Rolnick,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2024
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Clinique La Prairie in Montreux, Switzerland starting at approximately $25,000 depending on program For many, Clinique La Prairie, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva, is synonymous with longevity.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Penny Hotel Williamsburg The intimate Penny Hotel, nestled in Williamsburg's core, perfectly captures the neighborhood's artistic essence.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl%20up. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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