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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
María Mérida, Glamour, 30 May 2026
On the billboard is a photo of Díaz-Rosillo embracing the Argentinian president and right-wing firebrand.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 May 2026
In addition, Citi is embracing artificial intelligence into its business.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.
—Laura Tortora, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The first post-9/11 veteran to serve as secretary, Collins implemented big changes, embracing efforts to reduce the workforce, cutting contracts and overhauling the VA’s health care system.
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 29 May 2026
No matter your age, embracing your natural hair as a Black woman can be an emotional and transformative experience—one that goes far beyond aesthetics.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
The founder of the tequila brand Casamigos also shared an old photo of himself embracing Crawford on a beach during the early days of their relationship.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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
More recently, modern brides have started embracing more color in their wedding looks again.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 30 May 2026
On the billboard is a photo of Díaz-Rosillo embracing the Argentinian president and right-wing firebrand.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Some are even cheerfully embracing a world where human labor is no longer central to the economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 May 2026
In addition, Citi is embracing artificial intelligence into its business.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Across the 2026 and 2027 bridal collections, there’s been a notable emphasis on intricate savoir-faire, with designers embracing the charm of handmade workmanship, including delicate weaves, openwork textures, and crochet-effect embroideries as couture-level details.
—Laura Tortora, Vogue, 29 May 2026
The first post-9/11 veteran to serve as secretary, Collins implemented big changes, embracing efforts to reduce the workforce, cutting contracts and overhauling the VA’s health care system.
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 29 May 2026
No matter your age, embracing your natural hair as a Black woman can be an emotional and transformative experience—one that goes far beyond aesthetics.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
The founder of the tequila brand Casamigos also shared an old photo of himself embracing Crawford on a beach during the early days of their relationship.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracing
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On a 75-mile cliff-hugging stretch of highway in California, traffic is way up, despite soaring gas prices.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Now the latest batch of eaux de parfum is noticeably lighter, hugging the skin rather than announcing its presence.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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In 2025, soon after closing its merger with Skydance, Paramount clinched a 7-year deal with the UFC as the mixed martial arts circuit was wrapping its deal with ESPN.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Cullen is accused of transporting his mother's deceased body from Lee County to Charlotte County, wrapping her in a rug, weighing it down with cinder blocks, and disposing of it in the river.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Pitt also later joined Jolie in adopting Pax, 22, from Vietnam and Zahara from Ethiopia, while the couple also had three biological children together, Shiloh and twins, Vivienne and Knox.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The move comes after the surname was noticeably absent when Maddox—who Jolie welcomed via adoption in 2002, with Pitt formally adopting him years later—was credited as an assistant director on his mom's new film Couture.—
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Special shoutout goes to the warm and welcoming drivers who bring you to and from the airport (transfers are included in your rate).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The way the bougainvillea vines grew thick on our trellis, a crown of magenta flowers welcoming us home, held so much meaning within it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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The rescue caps off the busiest season ever on Everest with more than 1,000 climbers summiting the mountain’s south side, including a record 274 in a single day on May 20.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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NellaSpec also offers a reusable option for clinical settings that is now in hospitals including the Cleveland Clinic, UC Systems, Kaiser, and Columbia, and the cost is part of the exam, according to the company.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The backstory Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, the surrounding waters were recognised as a National Marine Park in 1974, and the Great Barrier Reef was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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While questions continue to swirl regarding the possibility of biological lifeforms being in the possession of the federal government, Heckenlively is offering a stark warning surrounding the reality of aliens and humans coming into contact with each other.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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Znotins acknowledges that the airline makes prices for those non-connecting trips expensive to discourage non-connecting customers from booking them.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Gateway is modified to first repair the old 1910 tunnel immediately and construct a more economical new tunnel (without expensive and unneeded bench walls and cross-connecting passageways) and link it directly into Penn Station.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In one segment, when Kimmel and McNearney pick up a hitchhiking Olivia Rodrigo while taking the family to school, Jane shows off her personality, clasping her hands over her mouth in disbelief when Rodrigo enters the car, only to sing-along with the pop star on her way to school.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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McDaniels held onto Murray for dear life — often literally clasping his jersey — as the Nuggets tried to run him off every conceivable screen.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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“Embracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embracing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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