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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
Conor McGill, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The biggest switch was embracing a long putter after his traditional one produced a five-putt hole.
—Jay Paris, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Michelle Renee, the founder and CEO of In4ormative Services, is among a group of Christian entrepreneurs and finance influencers embracing cryptocurrency.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
At the Berlin International Film Festival last month, which is known for embracing political discussion, Michelle Yeoh and Neil Patrick Harris were blasted for trying to deflect political questions.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
The Cubs are embracing high expectations.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Of course, some really are embracing the lifestyle of the ’90s, instead of just the clothes.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Audrey imagined beach days, local food and fully embracing island time.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Leagues can prevent teams from publicly embracing certain cultural associations.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 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
With passionate fans, rising stars, and a city embracing the spotlight, March Madness in Sacramento is delivering exactly what its name promises.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The biggest switch was embracing a long putter after his traditional one produced a five-putt hole.
—Jay Paris, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Michelle Renee, the founder and CEO of In4ormative Services, is among a group of Christian entrepreneurs and finance influencers embracing cryptocurrency.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
At the Berlin International Film Festival last month, which is known for embracing political discussion, Michelle Yeoh and Neil Patrick Harris were blasted for trying to deflect political questions.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
The Cubs are embracing high expectations.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Of course, some really are embracing the lifestyle of the ’90s, instead of just the clothes.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Audrey imagined beach days, local food and fully embracing island time.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Leagues can prevent teams from publicly embracing certain cultural associations.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracing
Verb
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When the Rockets called a time out, the Lakers bench all ran over to Doncic, hugging him, slapping him and James nudging him for a job very well done.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The mother of four stunned, wearing a long-sleeved, figure-hugging metallic dress to walk the red carpet at the Oscars after-party.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The smog season regularly did a number on our mile-high mountains, wrapping them in a brown cloak of invisibility until wind and rain swept the sludge away.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hanks and Goetzman are just wrapping Greyhound 2 in Australia.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Individuals interested in adopting are encouraged to visit the shelter at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood, Maryland.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Secrets triumphs two to one despite Bannon adopting her own dirty tricks.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For families The hotel is both kid- and pet-friendly, welcoming guests of all ages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The swank, welcoming bar opened in 2015 and covers its bases.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Shah’s Western orientation extended to culture, and a wide range of artistically important international films could be seen in Tehran, in time including those of the French New Wave.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Only about 150 vessels, including tankers and container ships, have transited since March 1, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence shipping information firm.—
David McHugh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Eco effort The resort has officially banned a long list of items with potential to harm the surrounding environment, from Styrofoam to plastic straws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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How Mecklenburg salaries compare to other NC counties Salaries for Mecklenburg County employees outpace some of the region’s smaller surrounding counties and other major metropolitan areas.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
31 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
Verb
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Others showed baby Spero clasping his tiny hand around Graham's finger and slumbering with a smile on his face.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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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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“Embracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embracing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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