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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 acceptance
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Recent Examples of embrace
Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
Cekada and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche have publicly embraced the gun industry and have said the agencies will work to ease burdens for sellers, manufacturers and gun owners.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 4 June 2026
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
Lovebugs — the annoying, gooey black insects that splatter on your car’s windshield and grille while in an amorous embrace — have returned in mass numbers this month after recent concerns by experts that the bugs may have been headed for extinction.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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Verb
In the complicated governor’s race, voters embraced the former health secretary’s centrist stance over the passionate promises of insurgent candidates.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
Cekada and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche have publicly embraced the gun industry and have said the agencies will work to ease burdens for sellers, manufacturers and gun owners.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 4 June 2026
Noun
Schrader wonders why there hasn’t been more of an embrace of the technology.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
Lovebugs — the annoying, gooey black insects that splatter on your car’s windshield and grille while in an amorous embrace — have returned in mass numbers this month after recent concerns by experts that the bugs may have been headed for extinction.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrace
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Die-hard Knicks fans Spike Lee and John Turturro hug it out at the SiriusXM Front Row Live event during the New York Knicks versus San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals Game 3 in New York City on June 8.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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In an interview with Vanity Fair Italia, Françoise notes that the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe hugging a pillow isn’t actually the photo that launched her late husband’s career.—
Michael Soncin,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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The couple packed on the PDA, holding hands, wrapping their arms around each other, kissing, and glancing lovingly at one another.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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The first police officer to arrive on scene found Rylaarsdam performing CPR on Dale, who was wearing sweatpants and shiny black boots and was wrapped in clingy plastic from about the thighs down.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Among them are several sustainability goals incentivizing Kering brands to adopt alternative materials like mycelium and to reduce the intensity of bovine leather products.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Brookline adopted the nation’s first NFG bylaw in 2024.—
Alex Weatherall,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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From 2020 to 2024, Asheville’s population boomed, with more than 16,000 new residents moving in, and the question of who gets to participate in Appalachian culture found an answer in the square dancing circles that have always welcomed newcomers to the Tar Heel State.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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And in renovation news, Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus – a legendary destination that’s welcomed royalty, celebrities and global icons since 1955 – will unveil a stunning renovation and introduce a collection of standout dining experiences.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The governor has also activated Phase 3 of Colorado's Drought Response Plan, which allows the state to take additional emergency response actions, including potential emergency funding for unmet response needs.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Brands including Cult Gaia, Alo, Same Swim, and La DoubleJ are opening stores in either the South of France or along the Italian coastline ahead of the 2026 season, in a bid to capture the flocks of tourists who visit these hotspots and are keen to splurge without breaking the bank.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant have long kept details surrounding the creative aspect of their relationship private, until now.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Candice and Timothy show Brittany how ‘church hurt’ stretches out from the pulpit and into cultural norms around gender, sexuality, acceptance.—
Brittany Luse,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Her interest in engineering led to her acceptance into the prestigious Simons Summer Research Program at Stony Brook University last summer.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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But by the end of the day, the Allies had gained a foothold.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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Even communities that have struggled, like Hayward or Martinez, have begun to gain a foothold with their downtowns emphasizing their unique histories, businesses or locations.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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