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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
Generative AI in medicine is neither universally embraced as perfect nor completely dismissed as useless.
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Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Moss, 52, embraced the sheer trend in a striking Paris Fashion Week appearance that underscored her decades-long influence on the industry.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
After years of reports detailing how California’s public schools badly lagged those in poor Southern states in teaching kids how to read — especially Mississippi, the poorest state in the nation — the Legislature finally embraced phonics in 2025.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
For the big brains at Pixar, always up for a conceptual challenge, interspecies communication is not a given to be embraced but a problem to be solved.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
The local restaurant industry has largely embraced Noma with open arms.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Vergara embraced the latte dressing trend, pairing the rich colorway with a matching $3,500 Bottega Veneta bag and a suede, camel trench coat.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The senior class — Noin, Pearson, Trinity Barnes and Kayla Henry — has also embraced its leadership role.
—Eden Laase, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But Plaksin has embraced his new home.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Moss, 52, embraced the sheer trend in a striking Paris Fashion Week appearance that underscored her decades-long influence on the industry.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
After years of reports detailing how California’s public schools badly lagged those in poor Southern states in teaching kids how to read — especially Mississippi, the poorest state in the nation — the Legislature finally embraced phonics in 2025.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
For the big brains at Pixar, always up for a conceptual challenge, interspecies communication is not a given to be embraced but a problem to be solved.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
The local restaurant industry has largely embraced Noma with open arms.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Vergara embraced the latte dressing trend, pairing the rich colorway with a matching $3,500 Bottega Veneta bag and a suede, camel trench coat.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The senior class — Noin, Pearson, Trinity Barnes and Kayla Henry — has also embraced its leadership role.
—Eden Laase, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But Plaksin has embraced his new home.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraced
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When Shaqir O’Neal hugged his formidably famous father to cap a satisfying Senior Night experience, the slender 6-foot-8 Sacramento State forward leaned in to listen, and then laughed.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Sinners actor hugged his co-star Delroy Lindo and his mom before taking the stage.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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The devices were wrapped in black tape with nuts, bolts and screws, as well as a fuse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cut lime slices or halves can be wrapped in plastic and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for five to seven days.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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If the memorial is passed by the Idaho Senate, it will be adopted and sent to Congress.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the last two years, half a dozen states have adopted bills to switch to permanent standard time in one legislative chamber, including Virginia in February.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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More than 20 leading labels, including Chanel, Bottega Veneta, and Valentino, welcomed new creative leads.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
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Steve Cohen welcomed stewards of their teams (Steinbrenner faces an uphill battle trying to escape the shadow of his late father, George).—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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That most recently included Xi’s top general, who was seen as a close confidant.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some of the concerns raised by the public included visibility, noise, water quality, air quality, forest, electric and magnetic fields (EMF), agricultural activities, cultural resources, wildlife, and public safety, according to a Connecticut Siting Council report.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cunningham was surrounded at the time of his death by his wife and children.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The central stone is surrounded by a halo of 14 accent diamonds set in white gold.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sitting in a back room at ExtraMile Arena last weekend, Miller clasped hands with old teammate Steve Barrett, who helped pull him to his feet after an hourlong interview with the Statesman.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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As the final seconds ticked down, Bishop’s senior Lotte Lightner clasped the hand of a teammate on the bench and then bounced up to cheer.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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For over a decade, Claire and Jamie Fraser have loved each other across centuries, continents, and wars; their devotion as enduring as the Highland mist that first enveloped their story.—
Carly Witteman,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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The next afternoon Jackie enveloped her one-day-old egg with her body.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Embraced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraced. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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