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as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
upon being finally reunited, the overjoyed father embraced his son
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
the stone walls that embrace the monastery serve to symbolize its function as a retreat from an unquiet world
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as in to adopt
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
rap music came to be embraced by people who were far removed from the places where it originated
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as in to welcome
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the exchange student was gratified to be so quickly embraced by people of the small rural community
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
a course in social studies can embrace everything from sociology to civics and economics
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as in to surround
to form a circle around
a sleepy village embraced by low hills
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as in acceptance
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Recent Examples of embrace
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
There is no doubt that the world is adopting AI at an unprecedented pace—but for a full embrace from the business community, more work needs to be done.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Aatish Taseer, Time, 15 July 2025
Homosexuals were embracing the binary, Katz argues, and moving closer to our contemporary separation of gender from sexuality.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
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Getty Images This return of the bandana also reflects Gen Z's broader embrace of '90s and early 2000s trends and cultural symbols.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
There is no doubt that the world is adopting AI at an unprecedented pace—but for a full embrace from the business community, more work needs to be done.
—R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
Yet my maternal grandparents embraced me and my mother soon after my father abandoned us.
—Aatish Taseer, Time, 15 July 2025
Homosexuals were embracing the binary, Katz argues, and moving closer to our contemporary separation of gender from sexuality.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrace
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These Good Standard straight-leg jeans fit just loose enough for plenty of comfort without feeling too baggy and feature a contoured design to hug your waist with a relaxed fit on the lower half.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Michael Owen Baker/AP Photo Arturo Rangel hugs Judith Ramos whose father works at the greenhouse in the background as federal immigration agents block access during a raid in the agriculture area of Camarillo, Calif., Thursday, July 10, 2025.—
Amanda Castro
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The ear cups are wrapped in a woven cloth to give them a robust finish.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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This is the culmination of storylines, careers and blood feuds wrapped in a Lone Star barbed wire bow.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Essentially, customers get a grace period to adopt a software solution without overage charges—and in turn, can get a sense of their actual usage and then possibly increase their commitment level down the line.—
Vidhi Agrawal,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Now a mild-mannered convenience store owner, Sakamoto has gained some weight and adopted a more relaxed lifestyle.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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For example, 65% of workers would prefer AI to track their performance and 55% would welcome AI’s help to manage deadlines.—
Corinne Post,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Roger Stone, a longtime political ally of President Donald Trump, has welcomed reports that Ghislaine Maxwell might be willing to testify to Congress about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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While wedding planning, the pair was inspired by Alyssa's older sister, who included couples trivia at her reception.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Taco Bell crispy chicken tacos and burritos (AKA wraps) Earlier this summer, Taco Bell debuted a new lineup of crispy chicken menu items that include tacos and burritos after a successful trial with chicken nuggets.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Stephanie, the boys’ mom and Todd Sr.’s wife, is surrounded by baseball.—
Ronald Blum,
Baltimore Sun,
15 July 2025
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The town is home to 35 different accommodations sprinkled along oceanfront El Mar Drive and its surrounding streets.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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With an acceptance rate of just 0.7% this year, the program is highly competitive and serves as a pipeline for permanent positions.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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The couple, considered icons of the country-western genre, welcomed and adopted five children together: Robin, Dodie, Sandy, Mimi and Debbie. Known for their compassion and acceptance of all kids — their own and others — Rogers and Evans set an example of helping the youth and always being kind.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Japanese basketball stars are still struggling to find a foothold in the league.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Shops, restaurants and bars in downtown Hartford have, for decades, struggled to gain — and retain — a strong foothold.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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