1
as in congratulates
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 clasps
to put one's arms around and press tightly
Grandma hugged the grandchildren good-bye
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Recent Examples of hugs
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Kacie wins, and Patrick hugs her and gives her the ring back.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The slip-on hybrid heel features a wider elastic strap that hugs the foot, with a heel also measuring 78mm.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The fit-and-flare style hugs your chest and waist for a flattering fit, and the wide skirt can flow in the breeze for breathable comfort.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Council approved the map that hugs the perimeter of the extended Cal Fire map, following Oak Place to Wildcat Creek to Douglas Lane to Fruitvale Avenue to Crisp Avenue to El Camino Grande to Montevista Drive.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
The bra is made of a silky fabric that’s lightweight and smoothing for a fit that hugs you and stays hidden under clothes.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Yet Massie’s partnership with Paul could pay off anyway, in a district that hugs the Ohio River and includes the Cincinnati suburbs and tiny hamlets like Mount Olivet.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Rent a bike and pedal the picturesque eight-mile loop that hugs the shoreline, pausing to dip your toes in the lake.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
An elegant alternative is this button-down ruched maxi satin dress, which hugs all the right places without clinging to your curves.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Kacie wins, and Patrick hugs her and gives her the ring back.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The slip-on hybrid heel features a wider elastic strap that hugs the foot, with a heel also measuring 78mm.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
The fit-and-flare style hugs your chest and waist for a flattering fit, and the wide skirt can flow in the breeze for breathable comfort.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Council approved the map that hugs the perimeter of the extended Cal Fire map, following Oak Place to Wildcat Creek to Douglas Lane to Fruitvale Avenue to Crisp Avenue to El Camino Grande to Montevista Drive.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
The bra is made of a silky fabric that’s lightweight and smoothing for a fit that hugs you and stays hidden under clothes.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Yet Massie’s partnership with Paul could pay off anyway, in a district that hugs the Ohio River and includes the Cincinnati suburbs and tiny hamlets like Mount Olivet.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Rent a bike and pedal the picturesque eight-mile loop that hugs the shoreline, pausing to dip your toes in the lake.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hugs
Verb
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At the tip meeting, Sandy congratulates the interior team and, in so many gentle words, tells the deck team to do better.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes congratulates players after a first half scoring drive against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Folsom Field on September 6, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This happens when creosote—a tar-like residue that clings to the inside of the chimney—ignites.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The family also happened to be purveyors of fine art, some of which will also be up for grabs via Christie’s this winter across its various auctions.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Jaylen Waddle led all pass-catchers with six grabs for 82 yards.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With that goal in mind, Dijkstra has constructed a scheme to ensure that King Radovid stops drinking and sulking over Jaskier and embraces his role as one of the few remaining leaders who can oppose Emhyr’s army.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Creating an emotional throughline for a film that embraces the lyrical, dreamlike quality of its title gave composer Bryce Dessner enough of a challenge to disrupt how composers usually create a movie score.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Hugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hugs. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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