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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
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
China’s military has embraced AI, and Chinese AI companies like DeepSeek and Tencent have developed general AI systems that lag American companies’ AI capabilities by a matter of months.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
Boston content creator Shawn Moran, known online as @shawninboston, said watching the city embrace Scottish fans has been one of the most uplifting aspects of the World Cup so far.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The latest album from John Dwyer and his fellow garage-psych explorers embraces a fluid, improvisatory approach rooted in sprawling jam sessions and infinitely unspooling grooves.
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Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
China’s military has embraced AI, and Chinese AI companies like DeepSeek and Tencent have developed general AI systems that lag American companies’ AI capabilities by a matter of months.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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Is Birmingham’s embrace of Sabbath a surprise to you?
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Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
Boston content creator Shawn Moran, known online as @shawninboston, said watching the city embrace Scottish fans has been one of the most uplifting aspects of the World Cup so far.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The body-hugging jean aligns with the viral phenomenon centered on maximizing physical attractiveness through deliberate changes to appearance, grooming, fitness, style and medical procedures.
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So the glasses hug your face without adding pressure to the nasal bridge or behind the ears.
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This 12-inch pan is tri-ply, meaning an aluminum core is wrapped in dual layers of stainless steel.
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Silky tannins are wrapped around flavors of blackberry, black currant, crushed violet petal, and cherry, with a closing note of clove.
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The board also adopted a four-year strategic plan with academic targets and measures of college, career and social-emotional readiness.
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The Sacramento County Office of Education is expected to review and approve the budget before the state adopts its final budget in July.
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Smith appeared to face boos shortly after he was welcomed to the stage.
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The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program, including a Washington think tank whose paper proposed capping annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.
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Having grown up in the Philippines and surrounded by the music her parents loved, Leus saw an opportunity to pay homage to the artists who influenced her life while also raising awareness of Filipino music and artists from both older and newer generations.
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The hype surrounding his 2027 MLB draft status will certainly continue to build.
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Last year, voters showed a growing acceptance of the horror genre by awarding Oscars to Sinners and Weapons.
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
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Roku has been cautious to ramp up international expansion, especially in Europe, where Amazon has a much stronger foothold with Fire TV, to keep costs in check.
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This week the news arrived that Bayou Rum was relaunching and had redesigned its recipe and distillate style, aiming to achieve a better foothold in a struggling spirits market.
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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