1
as in congratulated
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 clasped
to put one's arms around and press tightly
Grandma hugged the grandchildren good-bye
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But Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Sunni groups that Iran supports, congratulated the Syrian rebels of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Sunni Islamist group, on their victory over Assad.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024 -
When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.—
Gary B. Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Dec. 2024
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Women clasped hands in ring dances.—
John Leland,
New York Times,
22 Dec. 2024
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Others clasped their hands in prayer.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Dec. 2024
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The attacker then grabbed around $10 out of the victim’s pockets before fleeing on foot.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The man allegedly grabbed the woman from behind and held a knife to her side before assaulting her on the sidewalk, police said, ABC News reports.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Hugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hugged. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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