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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 embracing
Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
So embracing hygge is an integral part of feeling cozy.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The Stranger Things creators and executive producer addressed an alleged rift between stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour amid photos from Thursday night's premiere showing the two stars embracing on the red carpet.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The glittering gastro gem shines brightly with resourceful chefs embracing a diverse array of culinary traditions, often eschewing allegiance to strictly Southern cooking.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The Grammys have been slow in embracing the rise of K-pop.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Having conquered the pop world with ease, Rosalía is now embracing difficulty.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
Elliott’s embracing the term, which represents her long path to opening hoochMKE.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Germanier sees the room as a metaphor for his journey toward embracing his maximalist style.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
Verb
Morgan is embracing her new life as a businesswoman, running multiple ventures including her media company Togethxr and investment firm Trybe Ventures.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
So embracing hygge is an integral part of feeling cozy.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The Stranger Things creators and executive producer addressed an alleged rift between stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour amid photos from Thursday night's premiere showing the two stars embracing on the red carpet.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The glittering gastro gem shines brightly with resourceful chefs embracing a diverse array of culinary traditions, often eschewing allegiance to strictly Southern cooking.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The Grammys have been slow in embracing the rise of K-pop.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Having conquered the pop world with ease, Rosalía is now embracing difficulty.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
Elliott’s embracing the term, which represents her long path to opening hoochMKE.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Germanier sees the room as a metaphor for his journey toward embracing his maximalist style.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracing
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Harbour and Brown arrived together on the red carpet for the premiere of the latest season and were captured on camera laughing, hugging each other and posing for photos.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney’s look played with proportions, with the leg-hugging footwear offsetting her oversized ensemble.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To protect your tender young woody plants and trees, use a wire cage, DIY wire cloche, or a hard (chew-proof) plastic wrap meant for wrapping around the trunk.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Honestly, that's key for me, wrapping it up early.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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They were married in 1968, with Miguel Bezos adopting her young son, and had two more kids, Christina and Mark.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The minute-long teaser is heavy on performance footage, with Jaafar Jackson adopting the famous outfits and dance moves that made his uncle famous.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lauren was really sweet and really welcoming, too.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The symbolism of a Caucasian family welcoming a stranger — an immigrant who doesn’t look like them — to share their abode, forcefully counters how immigrants to our shores often are othered and ostracized.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Hornets made two interceptions, including one by Koa Akui, the team leader with five picks.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yet there's been internal stress due to layoffs, return-to-office mandates and controversy surrounding Microsoft's contracts.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to The Sacramento Bee's Jason Anderson, a league source said the Kings haven’t engaged the Grizzlies in trade talks amid the recent circumstances surrounding Morant.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Flex your left knee at a 90-degree angle and place the rope around the mid-foot, clasping the rope with the right hand.—
Gerard Hartmann,
Outside,
3 Nov. 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
Cite this Entry
“Embracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embracing. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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