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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
Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Here, Vivian Rivetti, vice president of global design for Wrangler and Lee, shares how Wrangler is celebrating its cowboy heritage while embracing looser fits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Warm colors exude a welcoming embrace from this entryway designed by Griffin.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Our vision is to continue building on this legacy by expanding access to enriching experiences, surrounding youth with caring mentors and embracing innovative approaches to help prepare the next generation of leaders and change-makers.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Here, Vivian Rivetti, vice president of global design for Wrangler and Lee, shares how Wrangler is celebrating its cowboy heritage while embracing looser fits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
Pokémon cards are soaring in value—outpacing even Nvidia Paul is not alone in his embrace of Pokémon cards.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Warm colors exude a welcoming embrace from this entryway designed by Griffin.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrace
Verb
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Roberts leapt to hug her with tears in her eyes.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mikaela Shiffrin hugs her father Jeff after a long day, at Piney Lake on July 15, 2013.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the center of the space will be a central bar wrapped in wood paneling and leather accents, topped with dark stone, according to the release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
February 17,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Zendaya poses behind him, her arms wrapped around Pattinson as the actor holds her leg in his arms.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some studies have poured cold water over how capable AI truly is and how quickly it’s being adopted.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The agency's statement added that this constitutes offenses punishable under national and international laws, as well as under policies on moderation adopted by major digital platforms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The staff welcomed me immediately, opening the doors with genuine warmth that shifted my mood entirely.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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About 80 miles east of downtown, the San Bernardino County mountain hamlet of Wrightwood and its largest employer, the Mountain High Resort, are welcoming a snow deluge and hoping this is their busiest weekend of the season.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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House members attending the People’s State of the Union include progressive caucus members such as Casar, Jayapal, Ansari, Balint, Ramirez, and Watson Coleman.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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The contract includes significant participation from domestic industry, with Slovak companies accounting for more than 40% of the contract’s total value.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility All of the dining venues and wellness facilities (including the yoga and fitness pavilions and spa treatment rooms) are accessible from within the first floor of the Estate House and the surrounding grounds; the Estate House, along with the Casitas, offer ADA rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Likewise, the reputation of invincibility surrounding Russia’s vast military has also been dented.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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His path crosses many years later with the drifter’s child in a story of acceptance that Duvall considered one of his best films.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Stephen’s Yale acceptance is rescinded after the school receives Wrigley’s report about his severe online harassment, including the distribution of pornographic material.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine sensibly sees firm security guarantees as the necessary starting point to ensure that any territorial concessions don’t become a foothold from which Russia can simply resume its attack.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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As a result of these operations, the group has a direct foothold in 27 countries and is active with its sales channels in more than 100 markets.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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