1
as in hugged
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 wrapped
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 adopted
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 welcomed
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 included
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 surrounded
to form a circle around
a sleepy village embraced by low hills
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Recent Examples of embraced
Laube, who previously ran the Libertarian Party of Iowa, and his allies promised to run Libertarian candidates, reverse the decline in their voting base and repudiate the caustic public image embraced by the party’s now-former leaders.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Encouraged by her dear friend, architect and environmentalist Harry Gessner, Lockhart embraced every opportunity life offered, from singing onstage with Willie Nelson to attending White House press briefings dating back to the Eisenhower administration.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Lupita Nyong'o embraced '90s fashion at Klum's 19th annual Halloween party in 2018.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The reasons include that the economic situation is still dire, the fact that Milei has made many mistakes, and that the Argentinian society never truly embraced free markets.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
The French New Wave was, above all, a gathering of passionate young filmmakers who self-consciously embraced movies as art and, in doing so, turned cinema into an art of youth.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
While Howard’s vision has remained steadfast, the strictly brick-and-mortar store has embraced social media to a degree.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
About 30 minutes into the races, Young Thug himself walked in to witness how Houston embraced his brand.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
And a wide range of brands including fast-casual restaurant Sweetgreen and luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose have embraced cowboy hats and rusted-red canyon backdrops in ad campaigns.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Encouraged by her dear friend, architect and environmentalist Harry Gessner, Lockhart embraced every opportunity life offered, from singing onstage with Willie Nelson to attending White House press briefings dating back to the Eisenhower administration.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Lupita Nyong'o embraced '90s fashion at Klum's 19th annual Halloween party in 2018.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The reasons include that the economic situation is still dire, the fact that Milei has made many mistakes, and that the Argentinian society never truly embraced free markets.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
The French New Wave was, above all, a gathering of passionate young filmmakers who self-consciously embraced movies as art and, in doing so, turned cinema into an art of youth.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
While Howard’s vision has remained steadfast, the strictly brick-and-mortar store has embraced social media to a degree.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
About 30 minutes into the races, Young Thug himself walked in to witness how Houston embraced his brand.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
And a wide range of brands including fast-casual restaurant Sweetgreen and luxury outerwear brand Canada Goose have embraced cowboy hats and rusted-red canyon backdrops in ad campaigns.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraced
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In a confusing sequence of events, the two then hugged endearingly and walked the aisle out of the ceremony together.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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The dress, which hugged her hourglass figure, featured 50,000 freshwater pearls and 16,000 crystal pearls.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His body was found shot nine times and wrapped in a blanket on June 6, 1990.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Slow Horses season 6 has no firm release date, as of this writing, but Chung revealed to Schön that filming wrapped in February 2025, so fans won't need to wait too long.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The 4-2-3-1 formation has been one of the most prominent systems used across Europe since the turn of the century, adopted by some of the best tacticians in modern football.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In keeping with the change in temperatures and tones this season, Kristen Stewart has now adopted a new look.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Simons married his wife Annie in 2008, and the couple welcomed twins in 2011.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The booming, familiar voice of Kevin Harlan welcomed everyone.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Linda Kenney Baden, a legal analyst and defense attorney whose past clients have included Aaron Hernandez, Phil Spector and Casey Anthony, said Robinson's defense may be more focused on avoiding the death penalty than proving his innocence.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Adobe’s new editing offering was one of many product and partnership announcements at Max, which also included an investor day.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The bear moved with great agility around the rock ledges that surrounded the camp.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The film recreates the circumstances that surrounded Hind Rajab’s actual killing in January 2024, in which Red Crescent volunteers struggled to send an ambulance to rescue the child, who was trapped under fire in Gaza.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pair took a spin through the watery exhibits, and then Hanks clasped his hands together.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Later, the family clasped hands and prayed in a circle.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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From then on, I was enveloped in the goodwill of everyone at Golden Corral.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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This week, Megan Moroney offers up valuable wisdom enveloped in a lilting ballad, while Maddie Lenhart sings of longing for a carefree night of throwing romantic caution to the wind.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Embraced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraced. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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