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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
Maria Bledsoe, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Hirokazu Koreeda brings his customary warmth and generosity of spirit to the seemingly cold presence of GenAI in our lives in Sheep in the Box (Hako no naka no hitsuji), in which grieving parents hope to ease their pain by embracing a humanoid built in their dead son’s image.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Instead of approaching pre-season cleaning as a frantic clear-out, experts suggest embracing thoughtful edits, a natural flow, and season-less updates that make a home feel lighter, more timeless and deeply personal.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Sabrina Carpenter is embracing spring in a butter yellow ensemble at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show on May 13 in Los Angeles.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Keough, who became a house ambassador in 2023, is embracing the new energy.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
With a rock in a sock, Racine cleaves her own bloody swath down her father’s path, embracing her genetic destiny.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
Conceived as a meeting point for gastronomy, culture and place, the festival highlights Mexican cuisine as a living expression of identity, one that honors tradition while embracing contemporary perspectives.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But of recent, Clooney has been embracing the rising temperatures with something a little leggier.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 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
Across Florida and throughout the country, behavioral-health providers are increasingly embracing approaches that focus on the whole person and the whole family.
—Maria Bledsoe, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Hirokazu Koreeda brings his customary warmth and generosity of spirit to the seemingly cold presence of GenAI in our lives in Sheep in the Box (Hako no naka no hitsuji), in which grieving parents hope to ease their pain by embracing a humanoid built in their dead son’s image.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Instead of approaching pre-season cleaning as a frantic clear-out, experts suggest embracing thoughtful edits, a natural flow, and season-less updates that make a home feel lighter, more timeless and deeply personal.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Sabrina Carpenter is embracing spring in a butter yellow ensemble at the Dior 2027 Cruise Collection Show on May 13 in Los Angeles.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Keough, who became a house ambassador in 2023, is embracing the new energy.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
With a rock in a sock, Racine cleaves her own bloody swath down her father’s path, embracing her genetic destiny.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
Conceived as a meeting point for gastronomy, culture and place, the festival highlights Mexican cuisine as a living expression of identity, one that honors tradition while embracing contemporary perspectives.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But of recent, Clooney has been embracing the rising temperatures with something a little leggier.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracing
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Sitting just to the left of the net with American goaltender Connor Hellebuyck still hugging the opposite post, MacKinnon sailed a wrist shot just wide of the pipes.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Goodell had some fun onstage, hugging Buck in the increasingly aggressive way that he has been known to hug players at the draft.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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The sky is threatening rain on an early Wednesday evening, but that hasn’t stopped a line of people from wrapping around a tall brick building in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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The suit also featured a sleek black strap running down her torso, with the top wrapping around her bodice.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
13 May 2026
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The Oliver Wyman survey results build on findings from a Harvard University study showing that firms adopting generative AI have significantly reduced junior-level positions, while keeping senior employment largely stable.—
Victor Swezey,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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First, consider adopting small gestures of gratitude.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Miller, who has lived in the area for just a month, told NBC San Diego that his favorite thing about his neighborhood is how friendly and welcoming everyone has been.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Where to Stay The Algonquin Resort is the grand dame in town and has been welcoming those looking for an oceanside escape since 1914.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Glossip has received public support both nationally and internationally, including from celebrities like Kim Kardashian.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The content surrounding the campaign has drawn praise from a handful of celebrities, including reality star/entrepreneur Paris Hilton, actor Taylor Lautner and celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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The San Diego Police Department asked the public to avoid the area surrounding the Islamic Center of San Diego.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Although no evidence ever emerged proving Fuhrman planted the evidence, controversy surrounding his testimony devastated the prosecution’s case.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 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 20 May. 2026.
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