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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
Ray Domanico, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
However, this model recalls the small living movement's roots with a compact cabin-like dwelling that runs off-the-grid and embraces rustic styling.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
The hotel draws a supremely glam crowd, but warmly embraces families too.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Just take a look at how Stacy London of What Not to Wear styles her hair and embraces some grays.
—Catharine Malzahn, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Still, the identity of an offense that amassed more regular-season yardage (6,282) than any of the previous 105 Bears teams was established up front, with a tenacious line and the kind of aggressive running game Johnson embraces.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
More Is More Just like maximalism, kitsch home decor embraces a more is more approach to decorating.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The Change Agent leads with resilience, embraces uncertainty and helps teams move confidently through transformation.
—Kelly Jones, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The car embraces elegance without compromising on performance philosophy.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Its program embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion alongside educational excellence.
—Ray Domanico, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
However, this model recalls the small living movement's roots with a compact cabin-like dwelling that runs off-the-grid and embraces rustic styling.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
The hotel draws a supremely glam crowd, but warmly embraces families too.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Just take a look at how Stacy London of What Not to Wear styles her hair and embraces some grays.
—Catharine Malzahn, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Still, the identity of an offense that amassed more regular-season yardage (6,282) than any of the previous 105 Bears teams was established up front, with a tenacious line and the kind of aggressive running game Johnson embraces.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
More Is More Just like maximalism, kitsch home decor embraces a more is more approach to decorating.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The Change Agent leads with resilience, embraces uncertainty and helps teams move confidently through transformation.
—Kelly Jones, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The car embraces elegance without compromising on performance philosophy.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraces
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The green zone is a band of territory that hugs much of Gaza’s eastern perimeter and includes other areas seized through months of Israeli ground operations.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
29 Dec. 2025
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As Dustin sobs, Steve hugs him, finally understanding why Dustin has been protecting himself from getting hurt again by putting up a hostile front.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2025
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Ties back to the opening scene of S1EP1 and wraps everything up nicely.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Lowell plunders an emerald out of a wrecked ship, starts a fistfight with a local ruler, nearly dies when a boa constrictor wraps itself around her neck, and is wounded by an alligator.—
Michael Waters,
New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2026
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Sheep in the Box is is set in the near future in which a couple adopts a state-of-the-art humanoid as their son, while Look Back is adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s eponymous bestselling manga about two girls pursuing their dreams of becoming manga artists.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Jan. 2026
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Translating Anthony Burgess’s stylized, dystopian novel for the screen, Kubrick adopts a playful, formal approach that combines colorful, futuristic exuberance with rapid-fire editing, changes in camera speed, and a garish production design that melds space-age and Georgian-era aesthetics.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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The organization also welcomes volunteers who want to help at events.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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This year welcomes her first novel, a story of girl teenagedom and yearning, and an older male professor that takes up the centrality of the protagonist’s obsession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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That principle necessarily encompasses the freedom to end one’s own life — and to seek medical help in doing so.—
Dr. Jeffrey Singer,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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His research encompasses a diverse range of topics related to population health outcomes.—
James L. Whiteside,
STAT,
2 Jan. 2026
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Yet, their followings are distinct from the quasi-religious fervor thar surrounds Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last year, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame chairman John Sykes cracked open the door to dispel a bit of mystique that surrounds his nominating committee.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cherry Blossoms • Monique’s picking up on the intensity with which Angel clings to her identity as an NFL wife was genuinely insightful and has the potential to be a real breakthrough moment for Angel in what has been a very fraught season for her.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
5 Jan. 2026
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Furthermore, the editorial clings to an outdated vision of the Loop as solely a 9-to-5 business district.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Modified from machines used by Planters factories to wrap peanuts, this contraption envelops 5,000 MetroCards every hour—or more than one every second.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
31 Dec. 2025
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The supper club’s moody orange lighting (made from parchment in England) is taken straight out of Blade Runner, a rich glow that completely envelops its diners.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Embraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraces. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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