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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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Directed by Philip Barantini (known for Adolescence) and produced by Barantini, 45, Sheeran, 34 and Emmy Award winner Ben Winston and filmed in New York City, the special embraces the beautiful chaos that is the Big Apple — all filmed in one shot.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The lobby is more like a living room that embraces a moody palette with navy floral wallpaper and rich velvet upholstery.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
At Dior, Jonathan embraces the heritage and codes of the house with a strong creative approach.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
While lots of open universe space sims give you the freedom to ship cargo between systems, no game fully embraces that fantasy as completely as Star Trucker.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Journalism that embraces a wide spectrum of views and voices so that the audience can contend with the best arguments on all sides of a debate.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Made famous by Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, this area embraces its spooky reputation each October.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Inside its new home, Elanco embraces animal pharmaceuticals.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
Over half of the workforce now either accepts or actively embraces AI agents.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Directed by Philip Barantini (known for Adolescence) and produced by Barantini, 45, Sheeran, 34 and Emmy Award winner Ben Winston and filmed in New York City, the special embraces the beautiful chaos that is the Big Apple — all filmed in one shot.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The lobby is more like a living room that embraces a moody palette with navy floral wallpaper and rich velvet upholstery.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
At Dior, Jonathan embraces the heritage and codes of the house with a strong creative approach.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
While lots of open universe space sims give you the freedom to ship cargo between systems, no game fully embraces that fantasy as completely as Star Trucker.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Journalism that embraces a wide spectrum of views and voices so that the audience can contend with the best arguments on all sides of a debate.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Made famous by Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, this area embraces its spooky reputation each October.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Inside its new home, Elanco embraces animal pharmaceuticals.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraces
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Levi's 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans Skinny jeans can be uncomfortable, but these ones from Levi’s are specifically designed with a tummy panel that smooths your mid-section and a stretchy fabric that hugs your curves.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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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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Truly, the gadget is that girl — capable of smoothing, de-frizzing, and adding effortless bounce to your locks while granting damage-free curls thanks to Shark’s Coanda technology (which automatically wraps strands around the barrel, saving you the time and hassle of DIYing it).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Located on the 14th floor of 1010 Park Avenue, the 3,881-square-foot penthouse-esque apartment wraps three corners with open city views through 19 floor-to-ceiling windows that amplify the sense of light and space.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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However, Swift’s version adopts a more menacing tone, amplifying themes of manipulation, profit and loyalty in the context of the music industry.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 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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Monogram pumpkins and place them on your front porch for outdoor pumpkin decor that welcomes guests to your bewitching abode.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nancherla voices Judy, a sweet but sickly Scottish Fold kitten who welcomes Kevin into his local pet rescue with positivity and an unwavering belief that the perfect human is right around the corner.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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There’s no downtown per se in Mentone, but a concentrated quarter-mile stretch of State 117 encompasses most of the retail fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Campbell, whose office encompasses Tallahassee, is the son of a longtime local sheriff.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Ring of Fire surrounds much of the Pacific Ocean and is home to numerous oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and fault systems.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Another diagnostic option involves measuring amyloid beta and certain modified forms of tau in the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, but collecting this fluid requires a lumbar puncture, which many people find too invasive.—
Robert Martone,
Scientific American,
10 Oct. 2025
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Baseball clings to its nine innings and statistical purity, even as pitch clocks, ghost runners and larger bases quicken the pace and spark fan interest.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 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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Like the ominous mist that covers the coastal town of The Fog's Antonio Bay, John Carpenter's atmospheric spooker envelops viewers like a heavy blanket.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 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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“Embraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraces. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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