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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
Countries that have embraced renewable technologies, like Spain, have been protected from the energy shocks–at least as far as electricity goes.
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Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Although Connecticut has firmly embraced the science of reading, at least for K-3, few new teachers graduate from college with the skills to interpret and act on the results of a screener.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Courtesy Jeff Haynes / USGA The USGA has embraced automation for years in other domains.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 21 June 2026
Just like their first match, this one was at Boston Stadium (also known as Gillette Stadium), and the city has really embraced Scotland and their supporters.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Although mezcal has been embraced by the drinking public much more since the Cobra Clutch was invented more than a decade ago, this cocktail isn’t improved by getting rid of the tequila in favor of its smokier cousin.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
The court agreed that states have a legal responsibility to provide support that integrates disabled Americans into their communities, and for nearly three decades, courts across the country have embraced that interpretation.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 20 June 2026
At the June 11 vigil, held at the same complex where the girls were shot, Jackson was embraced by friends and family, too emotional to speak.
—Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Supporters embraced the term as a symbol of resilience, helping the group amass more than 22 million followers on Instagram.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Although Connecticut has firmly embraced the science of reading, at least for K-3, few new teachers graduate from college with the skills to interpret and act on the results of a screener.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
Courtesy Jeff Haynes / USGA The USGA has embraced automation for years in other domains.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 21 June 2026
Just like their first match, this one was at Boston Stadium (also known as Gillette Stadium), and the city has really embraced Scotland and their supporters.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Although mezcal has been embraced by the drinking public much more since the Cobra Clutch was invented more than a decade ago, this cocktail isn’t improved by getting rid of the tequila in favor of its smokier cousin.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
The court agreed that states have a legal responsibility to provide support that integrates disabled Americans into their communities, and for nearly three decades, courts across the country have embraced that interpretation.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 20 June 2026
At the June 11 vigil, held at the same complex where the girls were shot, Jackson was embraced by friends and family, too emotional to speak.
—Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Supporters embraced the term as a symbol of resilience, helping the group amass more than 22 million followers on Instagram.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraced
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The Heaven’s 27 parents hugged and talked easily with one another, but their tired eyes always seemed a breath away from tears.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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The garment hugged her midsection in before fluttering out over her hips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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Audience fascination with the dragonlords didn’t fade when the original show wrapped in 2019.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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On Sunday, the event saw hundreds milling about the convention center with red-on-white patterned scarves — the Shemagh, Jordan’s national headscarf — wrapped around their heads or draped by the hosts across the shoulders of guests as a gift to perfect strangers.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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An orphaned owl at a rescue center in New York has adopted the role of a foster parent, nursing two orphaned baby owlets and giving them parental love.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The county board recently adopted a proclamation recognizing the auxiliary deputies for almost 50 years of service.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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After the official signing of the 14-point peace plan between the United States and Iran, world leaders have welcomed the diplomatic efforts.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Tiffany Score and Steven Mills welcomed a daughter, Shea, in December of last year.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The game included 11 triple stumpers and came down to Final Jeopardy!—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Zen Den runs under $2,000 for a week with meals included and offers optional life coaching add-ons.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Astronomers have used a technique called echo mapping to detect hints that supermassive black holes, such as the cosmic titan at the heart of the Milky Way, known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), are surrounded by dense clouds and clusters of dark matter.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
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Tucked away on the grounds of Kensington Palace stands Nottingham Cottage, a two-bedroom, 1,324 square-foot Victorian home surrounded by greenery.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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Loay Hidmi was walking deliberately along the edge of the pool closest to the Lincoln Memorial, hands clasped behind his back, looking over the ledge.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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Newlyweds Tito Avalos, 26, and Andrea Avalos, 24, who were visiting from El Salvador, tied their wishes to a tree together, their wrists entwined and fingers clasped.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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These delightfully creamy caramel squares are enveloped in smooth dark chocolate, which provides a perfect juxtaposition to the sweet filling.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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One half of the pitch was enveloped by a Qatari flag, the other was covered by a red rectangle emblazoned with a white cross.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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“Embraced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraced. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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