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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
Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
These travelers are embracing extreme day trips.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
The idea additionally nods to the voyeuristic inspiration of the Des Phemmes spring 2026 collection, which Rizza is teasing here but decided to officially reveal in its entirety in a few months, embracing a see-now-buy-now timing for the communication.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Yet, despite these early warning signs, the Spanish wine sector as a whole was slow to react, only recently embracing decisive adaptation and mitigation measures.
—Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
In the same session, Van der Velden and Luma AI’s Verena Puhm both suggested studios and other media and entertainment companies were quietly embracing AI under the radar, leading to a huge reaction from the creative community.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Other business leaders from Google and Klarna are also embracing vibe-coding as productivity boosters.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Photos that followed showed the lovebirds reacting to their own happy moment, embracing one another after Aurora accepted Zac’s proposal.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The Messners jumped right in after opening their local store in August 2024, connecting with others and embracing downtown Lee’s Summit, according to DLSMS officials.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 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
Similarly, Luca Stefano used a mohair fabric with a dark-mustardy finish for his LS35A sofa, embracing the earthier side of metallics.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
These travelers are embracing extreme day trips.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
The idea additionally nods to the voyeuristic inspiration of the Des Phemmes spring 2026 collection, which Rizza is teasing here but decided to officially reveal in its entirety in a few months, embracing a see-now-buy-now timing for the communication.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Yet, despite these early warning signs, the Spanish wine sector as a whole was slow to react, only recently embracing decisive adaptation and mitigation measures.
—Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
In the same session, Van der Velden and Luma AI’s Verena Puhm both suggested studios and other media and entertainment companies were quietly embracing AI under the radar, leading to a huge reaction from the creative community.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Other business leaders from Google and Klarna are also embracing vibe-coding as productivity boosters.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Photos that followed showed the lovebirds reacting to their own happy moment, embracing one another after Aurora accepted Zac’s proposal.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The Messners jumped right in after opening their local store in August 2024, connecting with others and embracing downtown Lee’s Summit, according to DLSMS officials.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracing
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After the screening, video circulated online of the True Blood alum, wearing a white Magliano T-shirt with an image of a boot hovering over a man's outstretched tongue, hugging Pascal and kissing him on the cheek while the cast received a standing ovation at the screening.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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She was also seen hugging the Italian fashion designer and whispering into his ear.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Overlap the bacon slices only slightly when wrapping the loaf.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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During a recent episode of the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, 25-year-old Grace Ann was joined by her sisters Mary Holland Nader and Sarah Jane Nader as the siblings gave a life update after wrapping season 1 of Love Thy Nader.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Here, grizzlies don’t equate people with food—as opposed to populated areas where alluring smells forge a connection—and have learned to tolerate humans, thanks to decades of naturalists adopting nonthreatening practices.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite higher long-term costs, the upfront expense of adopting a pet has actually decreased since 2024.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Prime Fish Cellar closed its Providence Park shop for renovations over the summer but hopes to begin welcoming guests again by late October or early November, general manager Kendra Kong told CharlotteFive.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Riding a pair of fourth-down stops on defense, including a goal-line stand, and the 72-yard touchdown drive capped by Madsen, Boise State headed into halftime trailing just 14-7.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Oct. 2025
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Some of the cast remains in the music industry to this day, including country singer and actor Charles Esten and pop singer Lennon Stella.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Leslie Cheek’s formerly private estate opened as a public garden and fine art center in 1960 and today is host to nearly a dozen gardens surrounding the family’s Georgian mansion, which has become a museum.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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That rapid rise underscores the investment frenzy surrounding the leaders of a technology with the potential to transform industries and economies.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 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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After arriving on the scene, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey ran toward the sanctuary and was later seen clasping his hands outside on the church steps.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 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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The second collection is Hypnose, which features sweeping sculptural curves and enveloping shapes along with its trademark gold innovation with a velvety, silky texture.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Embracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embracing. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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