1
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
upon being finally reunited, the overjoyed father embraced his son
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2
as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
the stone walls that embrace the monastery serve to symbolize its function as a retreat from an unquiet world
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as in to adopt
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
rap music came to be embraced by people who were far removed from the places where it originated
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as in to welcome
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the exchange student was gratified to be so quickly embraced by people of the small rural community
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as in to include
to have as part of a whole
a course in social studies can embrace everything from sociology to civics and economics
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as in to surround
to form a circle around
a sleepy village embraced by low hills
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as in acceptance
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Recent Examples of embrace
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
But with the play-in tournament all but guaranteed, the only choice now is to embrace the impending opportunity for Buzelis, White and the rest of the young Bulls core.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
In non-Domingo news, supporting actress nominees Fernanda Torres and Monica Barbaro share a big embrace during the commercial break.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The final look embodied that sporty prep sensibility that not just the runways have embraced this season, but the front row, too.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
But with the play-in tournament all but guaranteed, the only choice now is to embrace the impending opportunity for Buzelis, White and the rest of the young Bulls core.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
Steps away, Rosalía and Sarah Paulson shared a warm embrace.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
In non-Domingo news, supporting actress nominees Fernanda Torres and Monica Barbaro share a big embrace during the commercial break.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrace
Verb
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Cena hugged him, but then followed a signal from the Rock to attack.—
Shaheem Reid,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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Cena, the 16-time world champion, hugged Rhodes, only to eerily smirk at The Rock while displaying a throat slash gesture.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The second run of the breakout Prime Video young adult series wrapped filming in September last year, and with Season 1 launching in May 2024 the gap between the two will be relatively substantial.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Student Who Put College Savings Toward Mom's Rent Raises $145,000 Thanks to Strangers' Generosity Since the video went viral, Buddies Coffee has seen lines wrapped around the block, with dozens eager to show their support for the local business.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Last week, the House adopted a budget resolution that paves the way for implementing the president's agenda on border security, defense and energy priorities, while extending the 2017 tax cuts.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Modern technology found in running shoes is slowly being adopted into walking boots and trail shoes, helping to reduce weight while increasing comfort, speed, and performance.—
Chris Haslam,
WIRED,
4 Mar. 2025
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Cohen says technology can streamline immigration processes, enhance national security, and address fraud while ensuring that countries remain welcoming destinations for legitimate asylum seekers and economic migrants.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Meghan Markle will never win over UK public again, author claims Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of ‘My Mother and I,’ discusses how the Duchess of Sussex isn't going to be welcomed back across the pond anytime soon after her royal exit.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The non-manufacturing PMI, which includes services and construction, also climbed to 50.4 from 50.2 in January.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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O'Brien is joining an illustrious list of Oscar hosts that includes the likes of Johnny Carson, Billy Crystal, David Letterman, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Hugh Jackman and Neil Patrick Harris.—
Lucia Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The government attributes the reversal to a shift in perceptions surrounding family institutions among people of procreating age.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Mar. 2025
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Naturally, this is a huge point of emphasis given the issues surrounding Fyre 1.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The first claim is that the closing agreement, especially its prospective penalty protection provision, and the IRS’s subsequent acceptance of the 10-50-50 apportionment formula for over a decade, bar the agency from applying the CPM for 2007 through 2009.—
Ryan Finley,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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President Trump signs executive order to establish government bitcoin reserve President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday establishing a government reserve of bitcoin, a key marker in the cryptocurrency’s journey towards possible mainstream acceptance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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But achieving that high also meant overcoming a turbulent adolescence and a bleak decade trying to gain a foothold in Nashville.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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After years of effort and thousands of dollars in investment, Tom Bard, a Kentucky craft bourbon distiller, gained a foothold in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta and watched his sales grow north of the border.—
Democrat-Gazette staff and wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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