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as in clings
to put one's arms around and press tightly
upon being finally reunited, the overjoyed father embraced his son
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as in wraps
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 adopts
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 welcomes
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 encompasses
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 surrounds
to form a circle around
a sleepy village embraced by low hills
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Recent Examples of embraces
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Seeing his image loom over the waterfront underscored how Baltimore both embraces global Black culture and threads it seamlessly into its own story.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
The perfume oil embraces every sugary, spicy aspect of vanilla, with the star ingredient rendered darker and even more delectable thanks to a generous sprinkling of cardamom, amber, and tonka bean.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
In a culture that embraces constructive conflict, leadership challenges don’t breed fear.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This group of kids really embraces that.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
This is a movie about storytelling that both undermines and embraces the whole idea of storytelling, winking at the hokiness of fairy tales while still believing in them — a satire of the Happily Ever After story and also a prime example of the genre.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
And up in orbit, the Enterprise also embraces the fantasy vibe, deploying a Vulcan mind-meld to get Spock and Kirk piloting the Enterprise and Farragut, respectively, in telepathic unison.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The entire performance is a shining spotlight on the record, which toys with the malleability of their sound and embraces unconventional approaches to an already robust sound.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Marlon Wayans embraces his first proper horror role with Him, after years of parodying the genre.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Seeing his image loom over the waterfront underscored how Baltimore both embraces global Black culture and threads it seamlessly into its own story.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
The perfume oil embraces every sugary, spicy aspect of vanilla, with the star ingredient rendered darker and even more delectable thanks to a generous sprinkling of cardamom, amber, and tonka bean.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
In a culture that embraces constructive conflict, leadership challenges don’t breed fear.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This group of kids really embraces that.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
This is a movie about storytelling that both undermines and embraces the whole idea of storytelling, winking at the hokiness of fairy tales while still believing in them — a satire of the Happily Ever After story and also a prime example of the genre.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
And up in orbit, the Enterprise also embraces the fantasy vibe, deploying a Vulcan mind-meld to get Spock and Kirk piloting the Enterprise and Farragut, respectively, in telepathic unison.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The entire performance is a shining spotlight on the record, which toys with the malleability of their sound and embraces unconventional approaches to an already robust sound.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraces
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Covered in concrete and lost to time for decades, the vats were rediscovered and excavated in 2016 within a building that hugs the Kentucky River.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants hugs Malik Nabers #1 after the game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium on December 08, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to the report, Google is also experimenting with dynamic text that wraps around objects in the cover photo.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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There are plans to include the women’s team’s history in the club timeline that currently wraps around the stadium, while experimental activations are already in place, including pre-match face painters, a mobile gaming van, balloon artists, a disc jockey and cheaper refreshments.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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If Postecoglou adopts a high defensive line straight away, there might still be some recovery defending for these players to do, which can keep defensive numbers high, as has been the case for Van Dijk at Liverpool.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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There’s a bit in the show where Gillis adopts a lost turtle and names it Jerome Bettis.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Inaba's absence comes as the show celebrates its 20th anniversary and welcomes 14 new celebrity contestants to the ballroom.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Quinn’s group welcomes back multiple stars, including Babson College commit Kate Schneider, one of the state’s leading scorers last year (32 goals, 17 assists).—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump is a man of many hats In Ward 8, which encompasses Donohue's district, troops have already been assigned to help with food distribution at a soup kitchen, according to Donohue and a National Guard member with knowledge of the deployment.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 7,061 square feet of land, featuring abundant outdoor space and a pool.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No one had fooled Coppola into embarrassing himself publicly — although there’s always a risk, when a powerful figure surrounds himself with yes-people, that no one is left to push back and challenge his choices.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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The facility has 18 Husqvarna automowers that maintain fairways and surrounds in near silence with zero emissions.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The scent of countless cigarettes still clings to the original carpets and stage drapes, suggesting more uses than just movies and church services.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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The hydrogel material clings to my skin without lifting around the edges or sliding down my face.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Cloître Saint-Trophime envelops viewers in ancient stone and filtered light, a living monument to time’s passage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Embraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraces. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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