1
as in to congratulate
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune
she hugged herself for having made a killing on the investment
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2
as in to clasp
to put one's arms around and press tightly
Grandma hugged the grandchildren good-bye
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Recent Examples of hug
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
Graduation was Tuesday night; the Guardians are playing loose, easy, with nothing to lose, like a high school team wringing every last hug, laugh and memory before getting on with the summer, seniors getting on with life.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
At school drop-off, he was known for stopping traffic just to hug her through the car window.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
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Verb
That hug came after Stephens told her husband, who was in disbelief.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2025
Graduation was Tuesday night; the Guardians are playing loose, easy, with nothing to lose, like a high school team wringing every last hug, laugh and memory before getting on with the summer, seniors getting on with life.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
Noun
Throughout the day, CNN witnesses him interacting with his two sons – hugging them, sharing jokes and even playing a little bit of soccer.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
At school drop-off, he was known for stopping traffic just to hug her through the car window.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hug
Verb
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Fellow actors congratulated the couple in the comments section.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Vice President Vance, a veteran and frequent skeptic of foreign intervention, congratulated the troops and others involved in the strike on Sunday morning.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
22 June 2025
Verb
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The carving shows a woman standing with hands clasped in prayer, in a cloak covered in stars.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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There was also a silver gelatin print of Naomi Campbell with a cell phone clasped to her ear that was taken for a 1995 issue of Vogue Italia that has a presale estimate between $1,200 and $2,000.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
Noun
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There’s no dispute with Lindsey about Yellen and the Biden administration’s errant imposition of enhanced taxation on U.S. corporations, but there is with his own embrace of a wrong to allegedly fix a wrong.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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In another photo, Bruce and his youngest daughter shared a sweet embrace.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Yet the team, buoyed by an uncanny ability to win at home and produce power whenever needed, is clinging to the top of the National League East standings like grim death.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Perhaps nastiest of all, though, are the human bacteria likely clinging to your seemingly new clothes.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Noun
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While Cuomo has the lead, an overview of the poll from Marist notes some voters’ support remains up for grabs for the top contenders, with 11 percent undecided in the first round and 11 percent not choosing Cuomo or Mamdani at any point on their ballot.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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The auction had plenty of other stunners up for grabs.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The coils offer full lumbar support and are arranged to cradle your spine but are also stiff around the edge.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 June 2025
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Ideal for anyone who suffers from chronic foot pain, the deep, cupped footbeds cradle your ankles and the soles of your feet.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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“Hug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hug. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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