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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
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
With 170 million users in the U.S., TikTok has been an increasingly influential platform in the U.S., and both presidential campaigns embraced the platform in the recent election, despite the efforts to restrict it.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Atkins is a favorite of the crypto community, and his appointment signals an even deeper embrace by the coming administration.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Whether running on beaches, camping in the wilderness, or chasing drones, Calusa embraces life with boundless joy.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
With 170 million users in the U.S., TikTok has been an increasingly influential platform in the U.S., and both presidential campaigns embraced the platform in the recent election, despite the efforts to restrict it.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety This year’s list also highlights an evolving embrace of international cinema under the AFI’s eligibility rules.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Atkins is a favorite of the crypto community, and his appointment signals an even deeper embrace by the coming administration.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrace
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In the mother-son snap, Teigen can be seen holding and hugging Wren, who looks strikingly similar to Legend, 45.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The woman and her mother have it out, hug, and make up, so Frasier and his dad Martin try arguing like Jews.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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The outlet also confirms that Criminal Minds wrapped filming on season 18 earlier this week.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Then wrap the dough around each chocolate ball and bake; the cookies spread and collapse around the chocolate.Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Now 30 years old, Dawkins has adopted a work smarter, not harder strategy this season and has depended less on his athleticism to win.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Many small businesses are hesitant to adopt new technology because of high prices, training requirements, and an underlying fear of modernization.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Guests were welcomed at nearly every port of call with a friendly crew (and sometimes, lively performances), perhaps vendors selling souvenirs, and dedicated staff to help navigate to where to go.Katie Chang, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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After welcoming her son Milo in September, Erica Carillon, 33, has loved seeing how her pet reacts to the new addition.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Newton drafted a report, including line charts that quantified his behavior with and without the interventions and photographs of her team’s injuries.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent episodes include the intelligent investor and living in a post cycle world and help business owners make smart money moves.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The backpack was removed by an excavator along with any physical material found surrounding it, the official said.Elise Hammond, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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The pair was surrounded by an arch of pink and red roses next to a body of water.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Fewer Schools Announcing Their Results In November, Harvard announced a major change in its admissions practices: the university will no longer publicize admissions rates on the day that students are notified of their acceptances.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The film was also nominated in the best comedy/musical category, and the film delves into issues of acceptance, discrimination, representation, but also is so deeply funny.Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Read: How Russia could maintain a foothold in Syria When Bashar faced an Arab Spring uprising in 2011, the paternal genes kicked in.Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The impending Trump administration has given some Democrats a foothold to argue that the party can't manage another two years under gerontocracy.Andrew Solender, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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