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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
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Calls were made for the NFL to embrace technology for spotting the ball, and lo and behold that’s what is coming for the 2025 season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
On Tuesday, the CDC’s top communications officer announced his resignation in an op-ed lambasting Kennedy’s embrace of alternative measles treatments.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Cody Rhodes No one on this list has embraced their family's legacy quite like Cody Rhodes.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Calls were made for the NFL to embrace technology for spotting the ball, and lo and behold that’s what is coming for the 2025 season.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
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Nor was Frank’s embrace of Eastern religion something that particularly resonated with him.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
On Tuesday, the CDC’s top communications officer announced his resignation in an op-ed lambasting Kennedy’s embrace of alternative measles treatments.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrace
Verb
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My friend hugged me quickly and ran off consumed with hosting duties.—
Time,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Durango sits tucked into a valley of the San Juan Mountains, hugging the long and strong Animas River.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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Cheese Sticks Individually wrapped cheese sticks are a portable, high-protein snack option that can be paired with other high-protein foods, like eggs and turkey sticks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Formed from improved and ultra-stable memory foam, wrapped in high-quality synthetic leather, the ear pads eradicate foam rolling to ensure a more consistent fit and longer service life.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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On May 23, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to declare March 1 as World Seagrass Day.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Then, in 1996, a group of virtuosos from its heyday adopted the name for themselves and for their Grammy-winning album.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Lionsgate kicked off its CinemaCon studio presentation with an extended look at the Len Wiseman and Ana de Armas collaboration Ballerina on Tuesday morning before welcoming the pair to the Colosseum stage.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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Standard Edition – $59.99 Stars & Stripes Pack DLC: including helmet, pair of goggles, riding suit, bike livery, and a pair of boots.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The specialty treatments offered include a Cécred Scalp Revival, a gentle exfoliation that nourishes the scalp, removes flakes and buildup and helps keep hair hydrated.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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At least one lawsuit surrounding the Seaquarium is currently underway.—
Dylan Gentile,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fencing will surround most of Market Square, but businesses will remain open and accessible to pedestrians.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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While many polls show that acceptance for LGBTQ+ rights has generally increased over the past 20 years, most Americans are less supportive of transgender girls and women participating in women's sports.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Ars Technica Addendum and Your California Privacy Rights.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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Although the first couple of years were rocky, Skerritt admits, the business soon found a foothold.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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For small-business owners or investors looking for a foothold in real estate, the city outskirts can be a perfect entry point.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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