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as in hugging
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 wrapping
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 adopting
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 welcoming
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 including
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 surrounding
to form a circle around
a sleepy village embraced by low hills
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Recent Examples of embracing
Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Long before viewers began embracing the footage, however, organizers needed athletes to get on board, with Exarchos calling their safety his top priority.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
From cultivating patience to embracing the awkward stage, '90s kids can teach Gen Alpha some life lessons.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
Texas should prepare for the rise of artificial intelligence by embracing innovation while protecting citizens—through freedom-first policies, not heavy-handed regulation.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Working with architect Eric Moser of MK Design Group and builder Allen Patterson of Allen Patterson Builders, the home was inspired by the timeless character of a traditional Lowcountry cottage, while also quietly embracing modern comforts.
—Mina Loudermilk, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
The micro-budget movie should have Hollywood embracing more of these types of original projects instead of relying on tired sequels, prequels, and reboots of existing properties.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
At more than one of those stranger funerals, Harold meets Maude, equally taken with the subject of death but embracing it with a much more generous, compassionate worldview.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Luggage technology has come a long way, and modern upgrades are worth embracing.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The saints’ days are celebrated, the great days of history are celebrated, and they’re celebrated with this sort of enormous exuberance and deep investment that is somehow very, very touching, very embracing, and very inclusive.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
The couple—who got engaged last summer—stepped out for the 2026 Berlinale Film Festival last night; this time, looking equally loved up but embracing complete polar-opposite fashions.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Long before viewers began embracing the footage, however, organizers needed athletes to get on board, with Exarchos calling their safety his top priority.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
From cultivating patience to embracing the awkward stage, '90s kids can teach Gen Alpha some life lessons.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
Texas should prepare for the rise of artificial intelligence by embracing innovation while protecting citizens—through freedom-first policies, not heavy-handed regulation.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Working with architect Eric Moser of MK Design Group and builder Allen Patterson of Allen Patterson Builders, the home was inspired by the timeless character of a traditional Lowcountry cottage, while also quietly embracing modern comforts.
—Mina Loudermilk, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
The micro-budget movie should have Hollywood embracing more of these types of original projects instead of relying on tired sequels, prequels, and reboots of existing properties.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
At more than one of those stranger funerals, Harold meets Maude, equally taken with the subject of death but embracing it with a much more generous, compassionate worldview.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Luggage technology has come a long way, and modern upgrades are worth embracing.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracing
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The new Fast & Furious coaster that has been revving its engines during test runs around the hillside-hugging track will soon get the green flag to officially start racing with thrill seekers on board at Universal Studios Hollywood.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Available in 19 versatile washes, these hip-hugging jeans gradually flare out to a bootcut leg.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Scandal ran for seven seasons, wrapping in April 2018.—
Starr Rocque,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Cut to a massive stadium packed with fans, and Pepsi logos, and a hilarious re-creation of the Coldplay kiss-cam fiasco as the male bear hugs his pop paramour from behind, wrapping his arms around her as the both hold cans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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His campaign website emphasizes strengthening federal wildfire suppression, adopting Medicare for All and fixing water shortages.—
Mathew Miranda
February 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The property tax rate and adopting the annual budget are among the County Commission’s most important responsibilities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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This is the kind of hotel where staff remember your name and stick around for years, welcoming repeat guests with their favorite drink or regular breakfast order.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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The upcoming seventh season — which releases all episodes on Netflix March 12 — sees the couple ready to start the next chapter of their lives married and welcoming a baby.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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The approach allows a single sheet of material to perform multiple functions at once, including adaptive camouflage, information encryption and decryption, and shape morphing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bass and her campaign team have sought to highlight a list of accomplishments, including a steady decrease in homicides, a drop in street homelessness and her efforts to accelerate the construction of affordable housing.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The stepbrother of a Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship appeared in federal court in Miami on Friday, as investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding her death.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rooted in contemporary rural Spain, to protect that grounding, Sánchez Arévalo is surrounding de la Torre with non-professional actors drawn from the Extremadura town of Fregenal de la Sierra after an extensive local casting process.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Manuel Alarcon, her father, was seated in the crowd, clasping his hands in rapt attention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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To keep the jewelry clean, Glasser covered them in bubblegum wrappers, removing them before clasping the dress in place.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Embracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embracing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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