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
Jayson Greene, Vulture, 30 May 2025
The Parker’s actress shared an image of them hugging and laughing in a recent Instagram post.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 May 2025
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
And so, after a week of slow postgame walks back to a quiet clubhouse, there were hugs and then a handshake line on the infield grass and music blaring in the clubhouse for the second time in three days.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
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Verb
My mini goldendoodle, Obie, is freaked out and barking as Kweller hugs my wife and fist-bumps my 8-year-old son.
—Jayson Greene, Vulture, 30 May 2025
The Parker’s actress shared an image of them hugging and laughing in a recent Instagram post.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 May 2025
Noun
The younger Youssef said he’d been sustained by community members who had delivered well wishes and hugs since shortly after the burglary.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
And so, after a week of slow postgame walks back to a quiet clubhouse, there were hugs and then a handshake line on the infield grass and music blaring in the clubhouse for the second time in three days.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hug
Verb
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June 12, 2025 When Caruso's current team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, clinched the NBA Finals, Johnson was one of the first to take to X and congratulate Caruso.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The program marked its launch yesterday (June 9) at Amazon’s flagship New York City office, Hank, with an event to welcome and congratulate the interns.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Their foreheads were pressed together, their eyes were shut, their hands clasped; her lips were ever-so-slightly pursed, his forehead was wrinkled in concentration.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The voracious pachyderm finally backed out of the store, a bag of snacks still clasped in his trunk.—
Chelsea Chan,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Since exploding during the pandemic, thanks in part to its savvy embrace of livestreams and drive-in concerts, Goose has become a touring force: The band that was playing small clubs in 2019 will headline New York’s Madison Square Garden in June for the first time.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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Trump’s embrace of digital currencies has accelerated mainstream adoption and elevated crypto in the halls of power.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The next decade will belong to businesses fueled by innovation and bravery, not those clinging to stability.—
Gabrielle Boko,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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That is, until the veteran back shot both arms out and clung to the ball with his finger tips, securing an unlikely catch for a big gain.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2025
Noun
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This means that both white-collar and blue-collar jobs are up for grabs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The 157th running of the Belmont Stakes will once again be held at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York, with a share of $2 million up for grabs.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Inside, the mouse is snugly cradled, accompanied by a USB-A wireless dongle and a USB-C-to-USB-A charging cable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2025
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Our Signature Watch Sentinels—ingeniously engineered with a rack-and-pinion mechanism and enveloped in fine leather—crafted to cradle each timepiece with exacting precision, adjusting seamlessly to the unique fit of the collector’s wrist.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Hug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hug. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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