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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
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
As the fashion industry embraces these jerseys, some teams are leaning in.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Instead of trying to disguise the electric powertrain behind bulky panels, the Wolfstorm embraces it.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Kaley Cuoco embraces Larry David at the Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness premiere after party on June 23 in Los Angeles.
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People Staff,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
This guest embraces her sporty side with classic sneakers, a sleek black headband, and track pants that look ready for a sprint—though the black sweater vest keeps things firmly in fashion territory.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
In fact, this line embraces everyone, with an atmosphere actively designed to be inclusive of LGBTQI+ and BIPOC communities.
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Janice Wald Henderson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Its hybrid model embraces Toyota’s new approach to electric vehicles.
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Olivia Cyrus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 June 2026
Day leans organic and loose, drawing inspiration from ’70s psychedelic pop and live instrumentation, while Night embraces a sleek, synth-heavy dance-pop atmosphere.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
Verb
How his work embraces the ephemeral, how that is expressed in pieces made to last much longer than a season.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
As the fashion industry embraces these jerseys, some teams are leaning in.
—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Instead of trying to disguise the electric powertrain behind bulky panels, the Wolfstorm embraces it.
—
Utkarsh Sood
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Kaley Cuoco embraces Larry David at the Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness premiere after party on June 23 in Los Angeles.
—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
This guest embraces her sporty side with classic sneakers, a sleek black headband, and track pants that look ready for a sprint—though the black sweater vest keeps things firmly in fashion territory.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
In fact, this line embraces everyone, with an atmosphere actively designed to be inclusive of LGBTQI+ and BIPOC communities.
—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Its hybrid model embraces Toyota’s new approach to electric vehicles.
—
Olivia Cyrus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 June 2026
Day leans organic and loose, drawing inspiration from ’70s psychedelic pop and live instrumentation, while Night embraces a sleek, synth-heavy dance-pop atmosphere.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraces
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Costco opted to open a gas station only in a shopping center that hugs the 5 freeway at Oso Parkway.
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Over the weekend, the alternate route, which hugs the Omani coast, was expanded to accommodate both inbound and outbound traffic.
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The holdup hinged on his hope to build out a more substantial patio cover for the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, which wraps around two sides.
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The deck wraps around the top of the building, providing panoramic views of the East Crossroads.
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The Sacramento County Office of Education is expected to review and approve the budget before the state adopts its final budget in July.
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Healthcare rarely adopts broad categories.
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The New York Stock Exchange welcomes executives and guests of Coupang on March 11, 2021, in celebration of the company's initial public offering.
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Your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources welcomes Jupiter, guiding long-term stability through wiser agreements and deeper trust.
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In reality, Lewis says, men have a deep, wide range of feeling that encompasses both traditionally masculine and traditionally feminine aspects.
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The destination encompasses six islands strung together between Key Largo and Key West, and a whole lot of adventure from excellent sportfishing to kayaking emerald waters.
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Whether a black hole appears dark or dazzling depends largely on how much gas and dust surrounds it, not on the black hole itself.
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Courts are not operating in the same zone of scientific uncertainty that surrounds many glyphosate, talc, or social media claims.
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This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.
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So that leaves just one spot that’s really up for grabs—meaning that inevitably, at least one show that was nominated for its previous season is going to be snubbed this time around.
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Multiple seats in the two counties are up for grabs, and could go either Democratic or Republican.
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“Embraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraces. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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