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as in hugging
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 wrapping
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 adopting
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 welcoming
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 including
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 surrounding
to form a circle around
a sleepy village embraced by low hills
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as in encircling
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Recent Examples of embracing
Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
ProSieben wasn’t the only European media giant embracing change this week, as Tatxo Benet exited his CEO and chairman role at Spanish production giant Mediapro after 25 years.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
This season, the likes of Monique Lhuillier, Ines Di Santo and Sept showed there’s beauty in embracing dress mishaps.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
As the routine twirled to a close, Olivia ran back, embracing her older brother to thunderous applause.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The video then shows scenes of adult Glinda — played by Ariana Grande — embracing her new role as Glinda the Good, serving as a spokes-witch of sorts for The Wizard of Oz and his agenda.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
The actress recently posted in celebration of her and Shepard’s wedding anniversary, putting up a photo of the couple embracing tightly.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
While Plymouth may be known for turkey dinners and the Pilgrims, its food scene has evolved into an awesome melting pot embracing global cuisine.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
As Halloween approaches, homes around southeast Wisconsin are embracing all things spooky, supernatural and silly.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
The saints’ days are celebrated, the great days of history are celebrated, and they’re celebrated with this sort of enormous exuberance and deep investment that is somehow very, very touching, very embracing, and very inclusive.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
ProSieben wasn’t the only European media giant embracing change this week, as Tatxo Benet exited his CEO and chairman role at Spanish production giant Mediapro after 25 years.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
This season, the likes of Monique Lhuillier, Ines Di Santo and Sept showed there’s beauty in embracing dress mishaps.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
As the routine twirled to a close, Olivia ran back, embracing her older brother to thunderous applause.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
The video then shows scenes of adult Glinda — played by Ariana Grande — embracing her new role as Glinda the Good, serving as a spokes-witch of sorts for The Wizard of Oz and his agenda.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025
The actress recently posted in celebration of her and Shepard’s wedding anniversary, putting up a photo of the couple embracing tightly.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
While Plymouth may be known for turkey dinners and the Pilgrims, its food scene has evolved into an awesome melting pot embracing global cuisine.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
As Halloween approaches, homes around southeast Wisconsin are embracing all things spooky, supernatural and silly.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracing
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After not being seen together again for a few months, Perry and Trudeau were then photographed in September, hugging and kissing on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The boots boasted a slim high heel, pointy toe and ankle-hugging silhouette.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
25 Oct. 2025
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At a nutrition center in Camp 15 of Cox’s Bazar – run by Concern Worldwide, with programs from UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP) – babies are measured for malnutrition by wrapping a paper tape measure around their tiny arms.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the video, a firefighter could be seen wrapping the child up and carrying her into an ambulance to receive further medical care.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Finding out who the father was took a backseat then with the family instead focused on raising the puppies and adopting them out.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Absent replacing party sinecurists with able, energetic people, nothing can keep candidates from adopting this agenda on their own—as some younger primary challengers of Democratic incumbents are already starting to do.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Women professionals find a welcoming environment in Lee’s Summit, according to Frogge and Matt Baird, chamber president.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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Haul a steaming cup outside where, milking fall weather, the Potholder is welcoming diners on its dog-friendly patio.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
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During the homecoming, Harrison spoke at Middletown schools and thousands of people cheered her victory at a rally downtown, including Jerry Lucas.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their philanthropic efforts have supported a wide range of causes, including arts, education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Sam's Throne Campground and surrounding public areas will remain closed to ensure public safety while the search and monitoring operations continue, according to the release.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
24 Oct. 2025
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Because of this, a close look at the play and the scholarship surrounding it can help make clear the stakes of due process.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bend your elbow and reach for your right hand, clasping hands together in Cow Face arms.—
Riya Davda,
Outside,
5 Oct. 2025
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Next page, clasping hands with Schweitzer in her satin, white wedding dress with a rose bouquet.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Neroli and ambrox, a type of musk that’s found in many popular perfumes for women as well, round the edges of the fragrance and give it a creamy, enveloping suppleness that’s hard to find in most fresh scents.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Amoedo and Martí also displayed on the enveloping 180-degree LED screen a series of Madrid cityscapes from dusk, warm sunlight still caught on occasional buildings, to night, cars trawling down its central Paseo de la Castellana.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Embracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embracing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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