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as in hugs
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 wraps
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 adopts
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 welcomes
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 encompasses
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 surrounds
to form a circle around
a sleepy village embraced by low hills
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Recent Examples of embraces
Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Jordyn Woods and Ben Stiller celebrate after the game as Timothée Chalamet embraces his girlfriend of three years, Kylie Jenner, at the moment of victory.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The Mobi Fold embraces its bendy nature and, sensibly, automatically turns on when opened up and turns off when it’s folded shut.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
If you’re headed to a wedding somewhere beachy, this linen dress embraces minimalism in a way that still feels fit for the streets of Sicily or the coast of Maine.
—Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 10 June 2026
After reading a Times story about Georg Kochi, a retiree who swapped his Koreatown lawn with plants suited for California, Lee was inspired by Kochi’s wild, wabi-sabi-style garden, which embraces the art of imperfect beauty.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
In Ohio, Pamarthy found a community that embraces its Sikh Indian heritage, as well as a new generation that's integrating their faith with their American identity.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 June 2026
Interest in the author’s life can curdle into obsession, as in Henry James’s The Aspern Papers, in which the narrator embraces any deception necessary to acquire the letters of a dead poet.
—Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Rather than concealing irregularity, the campaign embraces it as part of its vision of modern luxury, in a timeless fusion between then and now, Louboutin noted.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Verb
Spanning 3000 square feet across two floors, the club was designed by Studio Munge and embraces an urban-meets-nature aesthetic.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Jordyn Woods and Ben Stiller celebrate after the game as Timothée Chalamet embraces his girlfriend of three years, Kylie Jenner, at the moment of victory.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The Mobi Fold embraces its bendy nature and, sensibly, automatically turns on when opened up and turns off when it’s folded shut.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
If you’re headed to a wedding somewhere beachy, this linen dress embraces minimalism in a way that still feels fit for the streets of Sicily or the coast of Maine.
—Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 10 June 2026
After reading a Times story about Georg Kochi, a retiree who swapped his Koreatown lawn with plants suited for California, Lee was inspired by Kochi’s wild, wabi-sabi-style garden, which embraces the art of imperfect beauty.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
In Ohio, Pamarthy found a community that embraces its Sikh Indian heritage, as well as a new generation that's integrating their faith with their American identity.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 June 2026
Interest in the author’s life can curdle into obsession, as in Henry James’s The Aspern Papers, in which the narrator embraces any deception necessary to acquire the letters of a dead poet.
—Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Rather than concealing irregularity, the campaign embraces it as part of its vision of modern luxury, in a timeless fusion between then and now, Louboutin noted.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraces
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The pumps featured a sharp pointed-toe design, held in place with a slim slingback strap that hugs the ankle.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 Dec. 2025
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Not to mention, the ponte fabric offers ample stretch that hugs your curves for a flattering yet comfortable look.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
30 Nov. 2025
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The resulting design is a hybrid of textile innovation, a proprietary fitting system, and garment engineering for a piece that wraps around the body, giving a personalized support system to wearers.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The four-bedroom, four-bathroom dwelling, which wraps around a circa 1920 Spanish Revival–style observation tower, spans about 5,000 square feet.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
8 June 2026
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Jaouen consistently adopts a balanced stance with slightly bent knees, hands positioned around waist height and his weight moving forward.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Since the electron’s motional states are quantized, the resonator adopts one or two states during the experimental procedure, which is the potential building block of a qubit.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The pair work together to support each other’s businesses, with Brown and his business partner whipping up burgers in the lounge’s small back kitchen while Dees Brooks pours wine and welcomes customers hospitably.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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Today, Corippo Albergo Diffuso has 10 rooms and welcomes visitors year-round.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2025
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The fast-tracking is part of a modernization effort for the B-21 that also encompasses the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile and the F-47 next-generation combat aircraft.—
David Szondy
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2026
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The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Metal fencing, some 20 feet high, surrounds the perimeter while a slew of metal detectors and X-ray machines await those who breach the fortress.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Part of that use is simply imparting energy into a blanket of molten salt that surrounds the fusion chamber.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Before allowing the use of advertising pixels, cookies or other tracking tools, businesses should investigate what those technologies collect, how that data will be used and what disclosures or consents are required.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Baggy jeans, easy dresses, and flattering shorts are all up for grabs, plus durable (and adorable) accessories from $24.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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At Real Madrid, however, those central roles are up for grabs but so too is the right flank.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Embraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraces. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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