Thesaurus results for BEAR-HUGGED

bear-hugged

verb

past tense of bear-hug

as in hugged

to put one's arms around and press tightly elated team members bear-hugging everyone in sight

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Recent Examples of bear-hugged Running back Isaac Guerendo returned to practice Tuesday and twice ran into the line only to be bear-hugged by Warner, who followed orders and did not tackle to the ground. — Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025

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Bryce and Trinity hugged and kissed as fireworks went off and their fellow islanders applauded.

— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
After what may have been the most important game in the Mexican national team’s World Cup history, coach Javier Aguirre hugged each of his 26 players.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

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Shocked, audience members clasped their hands to their mouths as Gordon described how the increasing physical attacks on judges have changed their lives and affected their families.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 July 2026
The study, like the seven-and-a half-foot-tall finished painting, shows King Charles head on, in a Welsh Guards uniform, with his hands clasped in front of his waist resting on a sword.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

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