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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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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
Laurel Dalrymple, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
SpaceX is known to embrace fiery mishaps during test flights, as the company favors launching relatively cheap prototypes to learn quickly rather than relying on extensive ground testing and simulations.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
But Carter, a Southern Democrat and devout Baptist, stood out for his early support for pro-gay legislation and his embrace of LGBTQ advocates.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024
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And in so doing, embrace an hopeful attitude towards the Earth's future.
—Laurel Dalrymple, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
SpaceX is known to embrace fiery mishaps during test flights, as the company favors launching relatively cheap prototypes to learn quickly rather than relying on extensive ground testing and simulations.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
Avery and Navarro respected each other’s musical abilities, and the things that bonded them during Jane’s remained points of connection: books, music, cinema, visual art, and now, in place of heroin, an embrace of sobriety.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
But Carter, a Southern Democrat and devout Baptist, stood out for his early support for pro-gay legislation and his embrace of LGBTQ advocates.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrace
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Colvin then turned to hug reporter Liz Kreutz, who watched the reunion.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Meghan hugged a woman affected by the disaster as the pair wore dust masks to help protect them from the aftermath of the blaze.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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If storing leftovers, wrap the focaccia loosely in foil, keep it at room temperature, and reheat -- just long enough to re-crisp the crust, say 5 minutes at 350 degrees -- before serving. Notes: Can substitute active dry yeast.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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His woven serpent wraps around the store’s central atrium from the main floor, with the tree of life sprouting under and rising to the ceiling.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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California law requires homeowners to adopt many of the same fire-protective measures at home, but compliance remains inconsistent and enforcement is often lax.Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
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But in some cases, the L.A. region has been slow to adopt the comprehensive planning tools that other communities already use.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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For the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect will welcome foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions — the peaceful transfer of power.Adriana Gomez Licon, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025
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Armstrong Williams, co-owner of The Baltimore Sun, welcomed some 130 guests to his Presidential Inauguration Reception on Jan. 18 at The Monocle Restaurant on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. There’s been too much acrimony across party lines.Sloane Brown, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2025
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Others nominated for multiple Grammys include Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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Additional brands present at the 2024 Runway to Seoul included New York cosmetics company Nars, Korean fragrance brand House Ville Erbatium, and craft beer company Dailybeer.Emily Mercer, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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Catamaran cruises are the most popular way to explore the islands and allow visitors to hike to scenic viewpoints or explore surrounding dive sites.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
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Six months after the hurricane, Williams is rebuilding The Last Bar Before the Jungle piece by piece, searing spiny lobsters on a stovetop surrounded by power tools.Joe Sills, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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However, Holker’s claims weren’t met with acceptance as more netizens continued to push back and refute her tale that Stephen may have been abusing drugs.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Viewers immediately fell head over heels for Daffodil and her acceptance of love.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Hanging on to some portion of their land and its advantages gives the Agua Caliente a foothold to rebuild and fight back.Michael Albertus, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images/Anadolu via Getty Images Avian influenza has a grip on dairy herds in California, a few people have fallen seriously ill in North America and researchers have found that a single mutation could give the virus a better foothold in a person's upper airways.Will Stone, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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