bear-hug
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Definition of bear-hug
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bear hug
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Synonyms for bear-hug
Synonyms: Verb
clasp, crush, embrace, enclasp, enfold, grasp, hug, strain
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Examples of bear-hug in a Sentence
Noun
He gave his brother a bear hug.Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Amid these challenges, moms are essentially the first responders to the children's distress — and cheering up a child with a funny face or bear hug doesn't quite solve bullying or pimple embarrassment. — Christine Coppa, Good Housekeeping, "Middle School Proves to Be the Most Stressful Time — for the Whole Family," 27 Jan. 2016 Rondo tried to land another punch, and Paul retaliated with a punch of his own before he was held back in a bear hug by James. — Ben Cohen, WSJ, "LeBron James’s First Game in Los Angeles Turns Into Fight Night," 21 Oct. 2018 Then a couple dozen children ran to her and into a class bear hug. — Liz Bowie, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore County teacher calls it a career after 41 years in the same first-grade classroom," 15 June 2018 Frances McDormand grabs her Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri co-star Sam Rockwell in a bear hug, before fixing his bow tie. — Andrea Mandell, USA TODAY, "Oscars 2018: Everything crazy thing we saw backstage at the Academy Awards," 5 Mar. 2018 Sonics legend Gary Payton gave out bear hugs on stage. — Evan Webeck, The Seattle Times, "A little rain gives Special Olympics USA Games’ opening ceremony a Pacific Northwest feel," 1 July 2018 Daniel Strada was an inspirational fitness buff who made goofy YouTube videos and wrapped his mother in giant bear hugs. — Michael Williams, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Lake Mary man was killed by a stray bullet — all because of a fight he had no part in," 12 July 2018 When Yelich emerged from the dugout before batting practice, Justin Bour greeted him with a bear hug. — Matthew Defranks, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Christian Yelich returns to Marlins Park as an All-Star, in first place: 'I really did enjoy my five years here'," 9 July 2018 The men fought — Knight got one punch in and tried to hold Baptista in a type of bear hug, said Gembolis. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Suspect in Miramar manslaughter argues self defense," 22 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bear-hug.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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