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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
Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Ben Stiller embraces basketball legends Walt Frazier and Stephon Marbury at the Chase Sapphire Dinner on the Court event at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 11.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The sympathetic Moon embraces restrictive Saturn in your 7th House of Connections, asking for agreements across romantic, platonic, professional, or family bonds.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
While Calderone leans across her oxblood lacquer island in the April issue and embraces high-gloss ceilings in the media room of her Tribeca apartment, this month Grattan stands commandingly before a parrot green lacquer frame that merges with its equally colorful surroundings.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
What started as a fringe of far-right mothers has seen its interests collide with a presidential administration that embraces and amplifies their message, launching the group into a new level of influence in public policy.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Today, Winston-Salem embraces its history while turning toward its future as a vibrant city.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Eco effort Il Salviatino embraces adaptive reuse by blending traditional Florentine architecture and design elements with modern comforts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Morgan Wallen neither embraces nor denounces MAGA, achieving a similar political slipperiness.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
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But the festival also embraces a whole world of guitar playing, with musicians from North Africa, South Asia, and Australia.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Ben Stiller embraces basketball legends Walt Frazier and Stephon Marbury at the Chase Sapphire Dinner on the Court event at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 11.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The sympathetic Moon embraces restrictive Saturn in your 7th House of Connections, asking for agreements across romantic, platonic, professional, or family bonds.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
While Calderone leans across her oxblood lacquer island in the April issue and embraces high-gloss ceilings in the media room of her Tribeca apartment, this month Grattan stands commandingly before a parrot green lacquer frame that merges with its equally colorful surroundings.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
What started as a fringe of far-right mothers has seen its interests collide with a presidential administration that embraces and amplifies their message, launching the group into a new level of influence in public policy.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Today, Winston-Salem embraces its history while turning toward its future as a vibrant city.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Eco effort Il Salviatino embraces adaptive reuse by blending traditional Florentine architecture and design elements with modern comforts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Morgan Wallen neither embraces nor denounces MAGA, achieving a similar political slipperiness.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraces
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The design hugs the foot without feeling restrictive, while still providing enough stability for all-day wear.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Lake County portion hugs the shoreline south to Lake Cook Road and continues west to the eastern part of Buffalo Grove.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The house then wraps around in back of the garage and extends out with a fabulous solarium that looks out over Auerfarm.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The finale wraps with him crying while holding Baby Jane Doe, leaving fans wondering what really went down with Robby after the shift came to a close.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Defense tech adopts the countercultural posture of the avant-garde to shape the reception of military innovation.—
Simon Denny,
Artforum,
20 Apr. 2026
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Set near the foot of South Mountain and its 100 miles of trails, Wonderift adopts an earthy ethos, recycling grounds and providing a no-velvet-couch, no-frills hangout to hikers.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ruthanne Rozenek Los Angeles The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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No incumbent or party organization favorite welcomes a primary.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The classification encompasses amputees with prosthetics and people with lower limb impairments without a prosthetic.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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The relational sector, in his framework, encompasses nurses, doctors, teachers, therapists, childcare workers, personal chefs, and hospitality workers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The vinyl rarities sold exclusively during the annual Record Store Day in April run from Taylor Swift to the Grateful Dead and local indie acts, but much of the appeal is the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the industry promotion.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth school district’s Board of Managers are moving forward with plans to sell and develop the land that surrounds Farrington Field, the iconic 18,000-seat sports stadium used by a number of high schools in the district.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
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On immediate application, the product comfortably clings to lips without feeling sticky or heavy.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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The sharp, pungent scent of chile peppers clings to the air.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Like a warm summer night or a third cocktail, Lemann lulls and envelops you.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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At other times, the cloak reads as an exterior, modulated, flowing sculptural layer—almost like a cloud that envelops the building, as with the Luma Tower in Arles, France.—
Norman Foster,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Embraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraces. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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