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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
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
While the cellphone debate continues in Springfield, local districts are still embracing edtech to the chagrin of many parents.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
The two say goodbye and embrace, almost sharing a kiss.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Facelifts, previously a rarefied surgery for the over-60s crowd, have been embraced by those under 40 and even 30.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
While the cellphone debate continues in Springfield, local districts are still embracing edtech to the chagrin of many parents.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Think saturated makeup, carefree styling, and an unapologetic embrace of all things vintage.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
The two say goodbye and embrace, almost sharing a kiss.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrace
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The photos, originally published by the New York Post's Page Six, also show the coach and journalist holding hands and hugging on the roof of a resort bungalow in Sedona, Arizona.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Some cried or hugged or prayed.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Her remains were bound with rope inside a black plastic bag which was wrapped with duct tape, according to a court filing.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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After a follow-up procedure — during which doctors placed a pair of stents in his heart — and some rehab, Stevens wrapped his recovery at home.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The shelter is adopting out the remaining chihuahuas (Fieto, Baby, Lola and Missy) in pairs.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trump compared Starmer's approach to Iran to former United Kingdom Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who adopted an appeasement policy toward Nazi Germany during World War II.—
Elaine Mallon,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The showcase was held at the Overland Park Convention Center for the first time, welcoming over 5,000 visitors.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Samantha says Harold, who had no children of his own, welcomed them with open arms.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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As fans stood for the opening run, a sprawling 23-piece backing ensemble — including six band members, eight backing vocalists plus returning Church muse Joanna Cotten, and a mini-orchestra with four horns and four strings — some swayed.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The contract included an up-front payment of $3 million, which Shields described as a signing bonus and has potential for significantly higher earnings through revenue sharing.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Video showed police forming a barrier between plainclothes ICE officers and surrounding crowds.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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One skeleton estimated at 10,000–12,000 years old was surrounded by evidence of bonfires, possibly indicating funerary rituals involving light.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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What has also helped its adoption and acceptance, besides the technology working, is that Stacy and his team have avoided trying to reinvent the fan viewing experience.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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As the generation of Americans who brought tattoos into the mainstream gets older, the acceptance of tattoos and the drive for people like Jerabek to get them are growing.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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With his roots in the Wolverine State and ongoing ownership of the Pistons, he is believed to maintain a foothold in Michigan.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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That can mean gaining multiple footholds, altering authentication settings or gaining access via third parties.—
William Akoto,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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