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From bridges that breathe fire to structures that curl up like living organisms, here’s a look at the top 7 most incredible and futuristic bridges in the world that demonstrate how engineering isn’t just about utility, but also carving designs that evoke wonder in human minds.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The man with the gray shirt was thrown on the ground with six men punching and kicking him until he was captured curling up in the fetal position.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Nara announced the cute name in a post on her Instagram showing little Fawnie curled up in soft blankets, along with a video clip squeezing her tiny hand.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Made with a memory foam footbed and lined with a wool-like faux fur and fleece material, these comfortable shoes are a must-have for slipping on in-flight or curling up at home by the fire or at the ski lodge during a winter getaway.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The man with the gray shirt was thrown on the ground with six men punching and kicking him until he was captured curling up in the fetal position.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Nara announced the cute name in a post on her Instagram showing little Fawnie curled up in soft blankets, along with a video clip squeezing her tiny hand.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Made with a memory foam footbed and lined with a wool-like faux fur and fleece material, these comfortable shoes are a must-have for slipping on in-flight or curling up at home by the fire or at the ski lodge during a winter getaway.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl up
Verb
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The video of Beverly insisting on snuggling into Jeremy’s lap melted hearts across Instagram.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tatum was also seen snuggling up with some Care Bears and spending time with the family's cats.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The spacious pack is ultra-functional with a large primary compartment combined with an adjustable compression strap for a comfortable yet snug fit.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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At Iowa, as Cignetti warned his team this week, stands are snug up against the sideline and the sound can be deafening, which is why quarterback Fernando Mendoza did not audible against the Hawkeyes.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Next, Kat nestles a plastic headpiece shaped like a bighorn sheep rack onto me.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the quiet village of Mount Prospect, nestled just northwest of Chicago’s city limits, residents were sheltering from the cold and rain on a sleepy Sunday afternoon watching TV, scrolling through social media and enjoying midday coffee at home.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Curl up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl%20up. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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