1
as in to hug
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 to wrap
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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3
as in to adopt
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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4
as in to welcome
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 to include
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 to surround
to form a circle around
a sleepy village embraced by low hills
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as in acceptance
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as in encircling
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1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
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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6
as in surrounding
to form a circle around
a sleepy village embraced by low hills
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Recent Examples of embrace
Jeremy Cooney, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Vela embraced living in Los Angeles, and Los Angeles immediately embraced him back.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 27 May 2025
What Thornton is striving toward, an embrace of generosity, of humanity being able to change what faith and religion even mean, is often moving.
—Ella Kemp, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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New York’s historic role as a global leader in finance compels us to act decisively, to embrace crypto, and to secure our state’s economic future.
—Jeremy Cooney, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Vela embraced living in Los Angeles, and Los Angeles immediately embraced him back.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Noun
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Thanks to drastic policy changes in the US and Big Tech’s embrace of the second Trump administration, many people are moving their digital lives abroad.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 27 May 2025
What Thornton is striving toward, an embrace of generosity, of humanity being able to change what faith and religion even mean, is often moving.
—Ella Kemp, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrace
Noun
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Success here builds acceptance and enthusiasm for more advanced implementations. 8.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Charlotte and Harry certainly have their hiccups around their child’s identity at first, but never in a way that indicates anything less than love and acceptance for Rock.—
James Factora,
Them.,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The soft, breathable fabric hugs your hands like a second skin, offering just the right amount of stretch and airflow to keep things cool and comfy.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
22 May 2025
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Ratcliffe gave his head coach a hug and then left the pitch as the last United representative to depart, even behind Leny Yoro, who had been circling the penalty area on his own, unable to look at Tottenham’s trophy lift.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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In a post-American Europe, Moscow would establish a patchwork of individual relationships with European countries, confronting some with territorial threats and gray-zone tactics (such as disinformation campaigns) and rewarding others for their acquiescence with cheap energy.—
Liana Fix,
Foreign Affairs,
1 May 2025
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Their children and grandchildren will read about their silence, acquiescence, and cowardice.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rhode launched in 2022, quickly gaining a foothold with Gen Z through its skincare, lip balms, and viral phone case.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
29 May 2025
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But as college sports hurtles toward revenue-sharing and a new era of athlete compensation, the faculty’s traditionally modest foothold is all but gone.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Agencies and their clients did not give consent, and they have not been compensated.—
Henry Kurkowski,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The bill also prohibits physicians and other health care providers from sharing any information about these services or related consultation with the minor’s parent or guardian without the minor’s express consent, according to the bill’s analysis.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
Noun
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For four months, congressional Republicans have been delaying the major fights on the parts of Trump’s agenda that will demand their assent.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
2 May 2025
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But these hardly excuse their seeming assent to the destruction of American democracy and our economy.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The bestselling book The Courage to Be Disliked reinforces this truth, showing how freedom comes from accepting yourself rather than seeking others' approval.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The water company serving most of the Boise area just won approval to raise its rates.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Creating a seamless connected customer experience also means recognizing that the experience doesn’t end with the sale of a product—but can be shaped by that product’s post-sale performance.—
Jean-Louis Rassineux,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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At Denim Première Vision, textile designer Kelly Konings discussed how textiles and fashion move along parallel paths—closely connected, yet fundamentally different.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 May 2025
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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