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as in clings
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
Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
At the same time, two teenagers, Abbie (Sydney Topliffe) and Leila (Alyvia Alyn Lind), get drawn into the school’s grip, testing their friendship as one seeks freedom while the other embraces the academy’s promise of transformation.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Big Red love spreads all across the Lone Star State, but there’s no city that embraces this sweet and slightly peculiar soda quite like San Antonio.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Most fragrance brands shy away from collaborations, but Memo embraces them.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Off the pitch, Zayu embraces Mexican culture through dance, food and tradition, uniting people across borders with passion.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
With all the resurgence of Christianity these days, there could be one of those groups that embraces Dove and invites them on.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
The health insurance provider embraces a range of home- and office-based work models.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Universal Khaki, the brand’s 2026 Color of the Year, embraces the return of that ubiquitous ’90s shade, offering a way to stand out while taking refuge in the past.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Inside its new home, Elanco embraces animal pharmaceuticals.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
At the same time, two teenagers, Abbie (Sydney Topliffe) and Leila (Alyvia Alyn Lind), get drawn into the school’s grip, testing their friendship as one seeks freedom while the other embraces the academy’s promise of transformation.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Big Red love spreads all across the Lone Star State, but there’s no city that embraces this sweet and slightly peculiar soda quite like San Antonio.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Most fragrance brands shy away from collaborations, but Memo embraces them.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Off the pitch, Zayu embraces Mexican culture through dance, food and tradition, uniting people across borders with passion.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
With all the resurgence of Christianity these days, there could be one of those groups that embraces Dove and invites them on.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
The health insurance provider embraces a range of home- and office-based work models.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Universal Khaki, the brand’s 2026 Color of the Year, embraces the return of that ubiquitous ’90s shade, offering a way to stand out while taking refuge in the past.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraces
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The bra is made of a silky fabric that’s lightweight and smoothing for a fit that hugs you and stays hidden under clothes.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Yet Massie’s partnership with Paul could pay off anyway, in a district that hugs the Ohio River and includes the Cincinnati suburbs and tiny hamlets like Mount Olivet.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the film, one glowing maggot scores an oversized moth, wraps it up, then bores through its eye before eating its living brain.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Edith Hernández Torres, who runs a shop here, wraps hers in cellophane.—
Eyder Peralta,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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But governance could be eventually handed over to the Palestinian Authority, which already oversees parts of the West Bank, another Palestinian territory which Israel occupies, provided the Palestinian Authority adopts a broad series of reforms.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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The agency typically adopts the guidance of ACIP, which issues recommendations on who should receive certain shots and which vaccines insurers must cover at no cost.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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For two weeks each summer, The Festival at Sandpoint welcomes national touring acts to perform at War Memorial Field on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Autumn welcomes chilly-weather classics like the hot toddy and spiked hot chocolate.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Today, Authentic has amassed a portfolio that encompasses more than 50 brands including Reebok, Brooks Brothers and Champion that generate annual retail sales of $32 billion globally.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cercle also encompasses a record label and the recent Cercle Odyssey event series that brought immersive performances to Los Angeles, Mexico City and Paris.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The spread of banchan—side dishes that fill out a traditional Korean meal—that surrounds the central grill serves as a choose-your-own-adventure map for perfectly embellishing your meats of choice.—
Irene Yoo
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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The two galaxies, named NGC 4532 and DDO 137, are in fact falling into the Virgo Cluster at 547 miles (880 kilometers) per second, and in doing so are plowing through a vast cloud of gas that surrounds the cluster.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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When a roach walks through an area treated with boric acid, the dust clings to its body, later attacking its nervous system when ingested.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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If culture clings to comfort, strategy will snap at the first bend.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some people prefer a high-pile cotton that envelops them like a hug post shower, while others like a thinner waffle weave that dries in minutes.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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Just one or two sprays are enough to leave a lasting impression with longevity and sillage that envelops without overpowering.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Embraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraces. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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