as in encircling
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracing
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Those interested in adopting Belle, or another animal, can visit the rescue's website for more information.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Laurie, now adopting her own holier-than-thou perch, is just as bad.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Other arts venues and organizations are also welcoming new audiences and nurturing new partnerships across the city and beyond.—
Bernard Kavaler,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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Because of the strong community this created, and other factors such as the cities’ healthy economies and generally welcoming atmosphere, many Hmong families who had initially settled in other parts of the country also moved to the area.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Jan. 2025
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Russia has set out maximalist demands for any agreement, including an end to arms supplies for Ukraine, a position that Kyiv and its allies have rejected.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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This year, the Chiefs have eight picks, including two in the third round, the byproduct of last year’s trade with the Tennessee Titans that centered on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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But the rules surrounding the demolition of homes with dangerous materials like asbestos and lead are a complicated web that confuse even those who have spent their lives in the industry.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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The explosion also injured multiple people in the surrounding area.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Plus, from the ’90s, came a striking over-the-knee boot in suede, enveloping the leg like a second skin.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Made for on-the-go application, the formula hydrates skin with jojoba seed oil and vitamin E while enveloping it in SIDIA’s best-selling scent, a mystical blend of juniper, cypress and musks.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Athletic has previously reported that United have discussed ticket price rises and the sale of stadium naming rights as ways to raise revenue for the project, while the club also held multiple rounds of exploratory talks with Bank of America earlier this year with a view to borrowing money.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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For example, borrowing $500 for two weeks might come with a $75 fee, translating to a 391% APR.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
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But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Here’s to letting go of high expectations and enjoying life a little more.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
24 Mar. 2025
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This is a hard problem, encompassing moral judgment, and is fully steeped in ethical (and legal) implications.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Buff Strickland While known for her dressmaker detail and eye for color, Bratton believes that the essence of a house begins with the hard finishes, encompassing everything from cabinetry, fixtures, and flooring to hardware and paint colors.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Embracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embracing. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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