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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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Reviews have been mixed, with some critics embracing Gyllenhaal’s bold vision and others dismissing it as a whole lot of sound and fury, signifying zilch.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Tech leaders should respond to this momentum by embracing data centers that are co-located with energy sources rather than relying on the grid’s power.
—Eric Schmidt, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
People are embracing it as an alternative cancer treatment.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
A lot of the girls are fully embracing the vibe and showing out with creative, eye-catching looks.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Informed by her study of Greek ruins, Yu Ji considers the European tradition of the body in motion while embracing legacies from across the Asian continent.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Diesel is embracing artificial intelligence.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
For a Wuthering Heights press junket in Los Angeles, the actor donned a boxy, cropped Chanel jacket from creative director Matthieu Blazy’s spring collection, embracing a mix-and-match approach with white cotton chino pants and a simple black tee for casual contrast.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Mar. 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
That had several from the Heat embracing Howard after Thursday night’s close of the season series, including Spoelstra and Bam Adebayo.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Reviews have been mixed, with some critics embracing Gyllenhaal’s bold vision and others dismissing it as a whole lot of sound and fury, signifying zilch.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Tech leaders should respond to this momentum by embracing data centers that are co-located with energy sources rather than relying on the grid’s power.
—Eric Schmidt, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
People are embracing it as an alternative cancer treatment.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
A lot of the girls are fully embracing the vibe and showing out with creative, eye-catching looks.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Informed by her study of Greek ruins, Yu Ji considers the European tradition of the body in motion while embracing legacies from across the Asian continent.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Diesel is embracing artificial intelligence.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
For a Wuthering Heights press junket in Los Angeles, the actor donned a boxy, cropped Chanel jacket from creative director Matthieu Blazy’s spring collection, embracing a mix-and-match approach with white cotton chino pants and a simple black tee for casual contrast.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracing
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For the occasion, Curtis wowed in a plunging LBD that featured a super low-cut V-neckline, figure-hugging silhouette, and decadent satin fabric.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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When other monkeys shooed the baby away, Punch rushed back to the toy orangutan, hugging it for comfort.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Costco recommends wrapping it in a towel and smashing it into pieces with a hammer.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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So Jazzlyn dropped the tape and used all her strength to keep the snake from wrapping around her dad.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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The legislature hurriedly endorsed the sale during a special session in 2024, adopting — without a public hearing — the enabling legislation needed to allow an unregulated, nonprofit company to buy a regulated water utility.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Animal Services asked for help either fostering, adopting or rescuing the dogs to free up kennel space.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The commission is welcoming complaints that have stalled at the federal level.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Picture a neighborhood where families are stretched thin just trying to put food on the table, but right on the corner is a welcoming market stocked with wholesome, unsold food from local grocery stores and farms.—
Patty Oconnor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Human rights groups have reported that more than 1,000 people have been killed by US-Israeli strikes since Saturday, including children.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Based in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé also makes hot chocolate and cookie dough, and has stakes in popular brands including Cheerios and Häagen-Dazs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Not only are the beaches less crowded (but no less beautiful), the surrounding area is also strikingly green and mountainous—especially on the drive in from the airport.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Everyone is friendly and happy to provide information about the property and the surrounding area of Tulum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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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
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Back at the gathering, there were Martha’s groans and Gretchen’s anger, and there was Mike, clasping his chest—a heart attack?—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Olympic nails have been seen clasping medals on more than one occasion.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Embracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embracing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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