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as in to hug
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 to wrap
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 to adopt
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 to welcome
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 to include
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 to surround
to form a circle around
a sleepy village embraced by low hills
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as in acceptance
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Recent Examples of embrace
Jack Lang, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The stars-on-the-rise were spotted at country singer Tyler Childers’s concert at the Hollywood Bowl on June 10, and pics of their embrace found their way to gossip blog DeuxMoi.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 June 2025
Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
But the industry spent north of $100 million in political donations, Trump embraced the sector, and a bipartisan group of legislators took up the mantle this Congress.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
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Verb
The striker did the rest, firing home via a deflection and careening into the embrace of the first rows, beyond delirious.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The stars-on-the-rise were spotted at country singer Tyler Childers’s concert at the Hollywood Bowl on June 10, and pics of their embrace found their way to gossip blog DeuxMoi.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 June 2025
Noun
Kim smiled, remembering how her colleagues embraced Gus.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
But the industry spent north of $100 million in political donations, Trump embraced the sector, and a bipartisan group of legislators took up the mantle this Congress.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrace
Verb
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Guardiola has always traditionally asked for his two wingers to provide the width for the team but that started to change at times last season, with the full-backs hugging the touchline.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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Aaron Paul and pal, Chef Michael Mina, hug it out at the one-year anniversary of Bourbon Steak in New York.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The styler uses the brand’s airflow technology to attract and wrap the hair around the barrel to curl, wave, smooth, and dry without extreme heat—much like its coveted blow-dryer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The bathroom leans into luxury with a spa-like vibe, complete with a steam shower and a jacuzzi tub wrapped in marble and copper finishes—a perfect place to unwind after a long day, whether rehearsing a pas de deux or trying on clothes at Bergdorf’s.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Pharmaceutical companies have adopted QR technologies for medication tracking from manufacturer to patient, ensuring authenticity and preventing counterfeits.—
Swati Tyagi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Other places, including Washington, D.C., more recently adopted it.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The couple welcomed daughter Mabel in 2012 and daughter Evelyn in 2014.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The entrepreneur welcomed three sons and one daughter with ex-wife MacKenzie Scott.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The area around Canfield Mountain has been designated a no-fly zone by the sheriff’s office until further notice, including a prohibition on drones, the county’s emergency management services said.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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The ensemble includes Zahra Ahmadi, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Gamba Cole, and Omid Djalili, alongside television newcomers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Seven-year-old Zeina roams the hills that surround her village on a rusty bike.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Naylor is surrounded in the Diamondbacks lineup by hitters like Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, Geraldo Perdomo, and Eugenio Suarez.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Evolving Security And Identity Verification As personal identification evolves, banks and credit unions will need to assess the security, verification and acceptance of digital IDs.—
Deep Varma,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Audiences may have responded variably—with titillation, acceptance, or shock, depending on the individual—but no one could say the film industry wasn’t inclusive of different relationship story arcs.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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The launch represents a strategic move to tap into Shahid’s extensive regional user base and establish a foothold in the Arabic-speaking entertainment landscape.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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Legacy media companies have struggled to maintain their foothold in recent years as viewers shift to alternative platforms for news and entertainment.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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