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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
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The latest album from John Dwyer and his fellow garage-psych explorers embraces a fluid, improvisatory approach rooted in sprawling jam sessions and infinitely unspooling grooves.
—Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026
While many modern expressions lean heavily into fruit, this wine embraces the peppery character that helped put Cabernet Franc on the map in the first place.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
In a promotional video for the campaign, Bacon fully embraces his temporary alter ego.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The center embraces food as a civic engagement tool, turning simple produce into community infrastructure.
—Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
As the son of educators, Nick embraces player development — and the habits that translate to success.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Located on the Arkansas River, the town embraces both the outdoors and a creative nature.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
With the Callback 8020, the brand may be seeking a middle ground that embraces newer technology while maintaining some principles from the start of modern mobile computing.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
Verb
Not everyone embraces beaver rewilding, especially when — unlike the Ealing project — the animals are introduced illicitly, said George Holmes, a conservation professor at the University of Leeds.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The latest album from John Dwyer and his fellow garage-psych explorers embraces a fluid, improvisatory approach rooted in sprawling jam sessions and infinitely unspooling grooves.
—Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026
While many modern expressions lean heavily into fruit, this wine embraces the peppery character that helped put Cabernet Franc on the map in the first place.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
In a promotional video for the campaign, Bacon fully embraces his temporary alter ego.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The center embraces food as a civic engagement tool, turning simple produce into community infrastructure.
—Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
As the son of educators, Nick embraces player development — and the habits that translate to success.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Located on the Arkansas River, the town embraces both the outdoors and a creative nature.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
With the Callback 8020, the brand may be seeking a middle ground that embraces newer technology while maintaining some principles from the start of modern mobile computing.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraces
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There’s an eroding three-mile stretch of Highway 101 in California’s remote northwest corner that hugs fog-shrouded cliffs between the redwood forest and the Pacific Ocean.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In the black-and-white photo, Zendaya is all smiles as Holland hugs her from behind.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The mural that wraps around the room depicts the colorful life of the bar’s namesake, Arabella Huntington, the second wife of railroad magnate Collis Potter Huntington, and the cocktails in the drinks menu are playfully written as fictional entries in Arabella’s diary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Still, there’s something fitting about a trans teen comedy released in 2026 that wraps things up too soon.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The United States adopts paper money during the Civil War, which causes an inflation.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 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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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Verb
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An arched ceiling soars above the living room, where geometric tile surrounds the fireplace and French doors open to the yard.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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What surrounds that figure is harder to parse, because two loud and opposing narratives are vying for attention.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Nicole Van Lier,
The Conversation,
13 May 2026
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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.—
Time,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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The mayor's office is up for grabs as Muriel Bowser is set to leave her position after serving three terms.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The match became even more important after Spain, the heavy favorite to win Group H and a contender to win tournament, tied Cape Verde 0-0 in the earlier match, leaving the group lead up for grabs.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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“Embraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraces. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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