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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
Software engineers have increasingly embraced the tech to help write code, with 90% of tech workers using AI in their jobs, according to a September survey from Google’s research arm.
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
To say the opening was warmly embraced is an understatement.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2026
Bad Bunny’s halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl was largely embraced as a milestone for Latin music and Puerto Rican culture on America’s most prominent pop-cultural stage.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Inside the Summer Grove Baptist Church, mourners wearing pink, purple and blue embraced before the service, which featured a gospel choir and prayers from faith leaders.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Streisand also embraced her natural curls for the event.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
After the match after the match, Asuka embraced and hugged Sky much to the crowd’s delight.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
LeBron James, David Beckham, Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kelly Clarkson and Oprah Winfrey have all embraced the practice.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
To say the opening was warmly embraced is an understatement.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2026
Bad Bunny’s halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl was largely embraced as a milestone for Latin music and Puerto Rican culture on America’s most prominent pop-cultural stage.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Inside the Summer Grove Baptist Church, mourners wearing pink, purple and blue embraced before the service, which featured a gospel choir and prayers from faith leaders.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Streisand also embraced her natural curls for the event.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
After the match after the match, Asuka embraced and hugged Sky much to the crowd’s delight.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
LeBron James, David Beckham, Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kelly Clarkson and Oprah Winfrey have all embraced the practice.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraced
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The couple, who wore coordinating black and white outfits, happily hugged and kissed on the beach in the second and third shots.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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When the game was over, James hugged several of the Thunder players.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The dough is rolled and wrapped and rolled again, with gobs of butter and ghee and a final brushing of oil on the grill.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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After close to a year of being bubble-wrapped and duct-taped up, the dog and freezer remained in his kitchen.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Verb
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This pet might have been adopted before publication.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Other cities have adopted a more conservative approach.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Change isn’t always welcomed for holdovers, though additions in certain areas — or a lack thereof in others — should boost confidence for some.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Some psychiatry experts generally welcomed the efforts, but also noted concerns.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Iran's proposal included a demand for compensation for war damages and an emphasis on Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, state media said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Health officials said the Maryland residents were on a flight that included a passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship who was infected with hantavirus.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The suspect, Joseph Edward Smith, was surrounded and arrested while wearing camouflage and a tactical belt containing multiple boxes of ammunition.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The ring features a 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire set in 18-carat white gold, surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Hands clasped, head bowed, blank and fair of face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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While the other candidates pressed their palms against the podiums, ready to pounce on every question, Becerra clasped his hands like an altar boy.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At that time women enveloped in long squirrel wraps could be seen every few yards along Fifth Avenue.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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The architecture blends indoors and outdoors seamlessly, with certain walls intentionally left open, so guests feel complete privacy while enveloped in the Caribbean air.—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Embraced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraced. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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