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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
Even though the monarchy no longer exists in Rwanda, so revered are the cows that the traditional gifting and exchanging them among kingdoms has been embraced by Kagame.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Following in line with liberals such as late-night host Bill Maher, Carville expressed concern that Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Brad Lander have embraced antisemitic positions out of line with the establishment, among other policies.
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Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Cobb returned to her tiny home of Fogo Island, off the remote coast of Newfoundland, and embraced an audacious, improbable idea of building a luxury inn for the global elite in one of the most isolated communities in the country.
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James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Rather than building its reputation around a single grape, Languedoc has embraced diversity, creating a mosaic of appellations that continues to redefine what modern French wine can be.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The city of Lawrence and Kansas City area have embraced the Algerian team.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Elsewhere, Malik Tillman has fully embraced this tournament.
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Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
27 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.
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Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Courtesy Jeff Haynes / USGA The USGA has embraced automation for years in other domains.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Following in line with liberals such as late-night host Bill Maher, Carville expressed concern that Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Brad Lander have embraced antisemitic positions out of line with the establishment, among other policies.
—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Cobb returned to her tiny home of Fogo Island, off the remote coast of Newfoundland, and embraced an audacious, improbable idea of building a luxury inn for the global elite in one of the most isolated communities in the country.
—
James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Rather than building its reputation around a single grape, Languedoc has embraced diversity, creating a mosaic of appellations that continues to redefine what modern French wine can be.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The city of Lawrence and Kansas City area have embraced the Algerian team.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Elsewhere, Malik Tillman has fully embraced this tournament.
—
Charlie Davies,
New York Times,
27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraced
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Though slightly loose, the fabric hugged Gray’s frame.
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While Banda was catching up with them, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts walked up from behind and hugged the reliever.
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To enter this anniversary uncritically — wrapped in flags and the mythology of manifest destiny — is to be bamboozled.
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Whether they’re smothered in pepper jelly, doused in barbecue sauce, or wrapped in bacon, appetizers are your chance to set the tone and impress your guests (because, let’s face it, nothing beats the satisfaction of compliments on your spread).
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Reiner also adopted Tracy Reiner, 61, the daughter of his first wife, the late actress and filmmaker Penny Marshall.
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Born in China, she was adopted to the Bay Area and graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Film Studies.
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After Tarek and Heather tied the knot in October 2021, the couple welcomed their 3-year-old son Tristan.
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No city in North America has embraced and welcomed World Cup fans quite like Boston.
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Pinterest, YouTube Kids, and messenger apps like WhatsApp are not included in the ban.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Rosemaund sits in the agricultural heart of Herefordshire, surrounded by apple orchards and red, barley‑growing soils.
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Fatty acids are long chains of carbon surrounded by hydrogen atoms.
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As the service began, it was clasped shut.
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The Philly duo’s tender, faintly medieval-sounding folk song has its hands clasped and its heart on its sleeve.
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The 30-year-old Seattle Sounders star was immediately enveloped in the game as a kid.
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These delightfully creamy caramel squares are enveloped in smooth dark chocolate, which provides a perfect juxtaposition to the sweet filling.
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“Embraced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraced. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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