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
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
The soft, flexible upper hugs my foot from heel to ball like a second skin, while the toe box is roomy and airy, with plenty of space for splay, even wearing CorrectToes.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
While the pair hugged it out at the 2025 Grammys, Sabrina Carpenter's appearance at Olivia Rodrigo's show feels much more deliberate than a quick interaction at an industry event—and the show of support wasn't one-sided.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 June 2025
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Verb
Haliburton was seen on crutches while greeting teammates with hugs and handshakes following the game.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
The soft, flexible upper hugs my foot from heel to ball like a second skin, while the toe box is roomy and airy, with plenty of space for splay, even wearing CorrectToes.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
Noun
His young son Frankie came forward and hugged him tightly.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
While the pair hugged it out at the 2025 Grammys, Sabrina Carpenter's appearance at Olivia Rodrigo's show feels much more deliberate than a quick interaction at an industry event—and the show of support wasn't one-sided.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 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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The wounds of Christ are not a scam, in Leonard’s cosmos, but everything else is up for grabs.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The Leagues Cup is still up for grabs, as is the MLS Cup.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
30 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 6 Jul. 2025.
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