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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
Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Since then, as both brothers pursued solo careers, word of a reunion regularly surfaced, but neither Gallagher seemed to embrace the idea at the same time.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Verb
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
At Ingram Elementary, families embraced as people lined up around the building and others loaded into an army-style truck.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Since then, as both brothers pursued solo careers, word of a reunion regularly surfaced, but neither Gallagher seemed to embrace the idea at the same time.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 4 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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Both contain an all-white meat, crispy tender, lettuce, tomatoes and melty cheddar cheese wrapped in a soft, flour tortilla. Flavors: Cheesy Baja Crispy Tender Wrap and Honey Chipotle Crispy Tender Wrap Cost: $1.99 Sonic also told USA TODAY more wrap flavors are coming later this year.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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She's vegan Blanco adopted a vegan lifestyle in 2013 and has been a strong advocate of veganism ever since.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Cortez adopted his stage name in 1958, after which things fell quickly into place.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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Her husband died when their kids were young, but Mimi went on to welcome multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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The 1978 acceptance letter that welcomed Ride as a member of NASA's Astronaut Group 8 — the first one in the agency's history to include women — brought $5,046.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 July 2025
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The main characters include mischievous cats, cute ghosts, creepy spiders, and traditional jack-'o-lanterns.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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These handsome sandals include a foamy, anti-odor sole underneath comfy straps made of canvas and faux leather.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Its picture windows offer more views of the surrounding countryside while the room itself can be organized for a wide range of activities including children’s games, a home theater, table games, and seating for large or small gatherings.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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In addition to the deaths in Kerr County, 10 others died due to flooding in surrounding counties, according to officials.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
6 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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For the first time, exoskeleton technology is gaining traction and finding a strong foothold among individuals who want to walk and hike more, but could use that extra little push.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Russell was plenty involved Saturday as Real Salt Lake found a foothold in the game deep into the first half.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2025
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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