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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as in clasped
to put one's arms around and press tightly
Grandma hugged the grandchildren good-bye
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Recent Examples of hugged
The Heaven’s 27 parents hugged and talked easily with one another, but their tired eyes always seemed a breath away from tears.
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Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
The garment hugged her midsection in before fluttering out over her hips.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Among thousands of Australians and visitors on Manly Beach across from Sydney Harbour in 2000, strangers cried and hugged as the Olympic torch relay passed.
—Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
The midi-length number featured a textured bodice with a sweetheart neckline that hugged her body through her upper thighs.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Strangers shook hands and hugged.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Strangers shook hands and hugged.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Daughter discusses case Amanda Hundley, one of Smith’s daughters, hugged her mother outside the courthouse in March.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
All of us, too sensitive in my favorite ways, skin pulled back from our bones, hugged in a group and wept without words.
—Lindsay Calleran, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
The garment hugged her midsection in before fluttering out over her hips.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Among thousands of Australians and visitors on Manly Beach across from Sydney Harbour in 2000, strangers cried and hugged as the Olympic torch relay passed.
—Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
The midi-length number featured a textured bodice with a sweetheart neckline that hugged her body through her upper thighs.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Strangers shook hands and hugged.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Strangers shook hands and hugged.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Daughter discusses case Amanda Hundley, one of Smith’s daughters, hugged her mother outside the courthouse in March.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
All of us, too sensitive in my favorite ways, skin pulled back from our bones, hugged in a group and wept without words.
—Lindsay Calleran, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hugged
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Alden Ehrenreich and Laurie Metcalf met up in the lobby and congratulated each other on their respective wins.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Kayla Thornton #5 of the Golden State Valkyries is congratulated by Veronica Burton #22 after Thornton made a three-point shot against the Portland Fire in the second half during a WNBA Commissioner's Cup game at Chase Center on June 2, 2026 in San Francisco.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Newlyweds Tito Avalos, 26, and Andrea Avalos, 24, who were visiting from El Salvador, tied their wishes to a tree together, their wrists entwined and fingers clasped.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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There was also a shot of the infant fast asleep, her tiny hands clasped almost in a prayer position, looking serenely peaceful.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2026
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Champagne and beer soaked the floor, cigar smoke clung to the air and the Knicks finally celebrated a title generations of fans have longed to see.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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The Spurs clung to a seven-point lead at halftime, setting up a back-and-forth second half and a tight fourth quarter.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Ogwumike, who spent the past two seasons in Seattle, also grabbed nine rebounds to move into fourth on the WNBA career list, passing Rebekkah Brunson.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Ataturk’s plan to turn Turkey into a modern, Western country paid dividends over the latter half of the 20th century, especially after his successor, President Ismet Inonu, firmly embraced the United States after World War II.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2026
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The 7-foot Towns, always a standout scorer and rebounder, embraced much more responsibility as a facilitator in these playoffs, an adjustment the Knicks made after falling behind 2-1 in their first-round series against the Hawks.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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“Hugged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hugged. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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