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
Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
According to Biehl, cozy dinners or wine nights call for warm and ambient acoustic playlists or soft folk that feels like a hug.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2025
Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
The series is immersive even before any extraterrestrials try to hug your face.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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Verb
His belly was large, his arms were small, and his hugs were insufferable.
—Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
According to Biehl, cozy dinners or wine nights call for warm and ambient acoustic playlists or soft folk that feels like a hug.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
In confronting her innermost thoughts, Swift reflects on everything from the feeling of vulnerability and isolation during sleepless nights to the early hours spent dancing, drinking, talking, hugging, and crying.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
The series is immersive even before any extraterrestrials try to hug your face.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hug
Verb
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People were recording, congratulating, the whole nine yards.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The sisters also congratulated Jussie on his engagement to longtime boyfriend, Jabari Redd, in May 2025.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The two took a few moments to pose on the red – well, beige – carpet together, sharing an embrace, clasping hands and admiring each other's outfits (Johnson was in Gucci).—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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At the end, before Fallon reappeared, all pep and cheer, Forge clasped his hands together and closed his eyes, as if locked in prayer.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Observers told Newsweek at the time the strike was likely to only bolster Kim's embrace of Russia and his own weapons of mass destruction.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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His embrace of country has boosted Nashville's music scene and broadened the genre's reach.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Dust clung to his skin and Olbinski’s shaky hands before the storm even arrived.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Around the fjord, farms cling to steep hillsides, their rhythms shaped by the seasons and the water.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Son Heung-min’s departure to Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer means the No 7 shirt is up for grabs.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Head-to-head battle coming for slot corner job The Cowboys’ lone starting job on either side of the ball that is up for grabs, in my opinion, is the slot corner spot.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sealy Frisco Queen Pillow Top Mattress This pillowtop mattress combines the benefits of memory foam and traditional coils, creating a responsive bed that cradles pressure points without sagging.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Corked bottles should be cradled to keep the cork from drying out, while twist-cap bottles can be arranged vertically without the same concern.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Hug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hug. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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