as in encircling
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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
Katie North,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
After embracing Bettman, Bieber made the big announcement, announcing Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, 18, as the 2026 NHL Draft's top overall pick.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
By embracing that uncertainty anyway, these brave surgeons produced an innovative implant that is now widely accepted.
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James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
On board with the two-dress wedding day trend that millions of brides have been embracing in recent years, Anderson chose a bespoke French silk slipdress with a soft V-neckline and a low back.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Luggage technology has come a long way, and modern upgrades are worth embracing.
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Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Many Americans are embracing exposure to visiting fans and their cultures.
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Medara Udoekong,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Well, Jalen Brunson grew up in Chicago, and New Yorkers have no trouble embracing him.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Later on during the trial, the judge reprimanded Pino and his supporters for hugging and physical embracing him while court was in session and the jury was present.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
19 June 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.
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Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Broadway's business model is evolving, with many recent Tony-winning plays now embracing limited, high-demand runs instead of traditional extended engagements.
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Katie North,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
After embracing Bettman, Bieber made the big announcement, announcing Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, 18, as the 2026 NHL Draft's top overall pick.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
By embracing that uncertainty anyway, these brave surgeons produced an innovative implant that is now widely accepted.
—
James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
On board with the two-dress wedding day trend that millions of brides have been embracing in recent years, Anderson chose a bespoke French silk slipdress with a soft V-neckline and a low back.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Luggage technology has come a long way, and modern upgrades are worth embracing.
—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Many Americans are embracing exposure to visiting fans and their cultures.
—
Medara Udoekong,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Well, Jalen Brunson grew up in Chicago, and New Yorkers have no trouble embracing him.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Later on during the trial, the judge reprimanded Pino and his supporters for hugging and physical embracing him while court was in session and the jury was present.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracing
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The system, which serves 100,000 residents in Iowa City and its surrounding, mostly rural communities, typifies the challenges most libraries face.
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Since then, the bustling market serves the surrounding and significant Latino community and others.
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People remained on the streets for hours, some sitting on the ground hugging pets as dust gathered around them.
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Up in the stands, the Weahs lost their minds, cheering and hugging everyone in sight, the famous George Weah included.
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The Truck was actually designed with wrapping it front of mind, explaining the boxy shape.
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With Endgame's story wrapping here, attention is already turning to the next Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 4.
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While musicals, with their higher production costs and specific talent needs, still pursue long runs, plays are increasingly adopting this profitable, rapid turnover approach.
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In a pricey travel year, travelers are adopting savvy strategies to enjoy high-end experiences with less financial regret.
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The royal heir, 24, took on her first independent diplomatic role over the weekend, officially welcoming Emperor Nahurito and Empress Masako of Japan to Belgium ahead of their state visit to the country.
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Kansas City will be welcoming the Oranje this week in preparation for the Netherlands versus Tunisia World Cup match on Thursday.
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The film received six Oscar nominees, including one for Blyth, and Crawford — who became good friends with Blyth — won best actress for her role.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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Cheers roared from the crowd encircling the concrete arena as two skateboarders slammed into each other at top speed.
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Styled by Brad Goreski, Moore wore a custom cobalt blue Self Portrait gown with an oversized bow encircling the hips, falling into a train.
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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.
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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.
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“Embracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embracing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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