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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 acceptance
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Recent Examples of embrace
Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Midwest didn’t wait long to embrace the idea.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Lauren Bonds, executive director of the National Police Accountability Project, said Willett’s embrace of DeValkenaere was concerning.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Besides presenting a wide range of arts and entertainment, the event is meant to generate a spirit of global togetherness at a time when some are embracing isolationism and intolerance.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Midwest didn’t wait long to embrace the idea.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Vases of Flowers are a Year-Round Sight The French embrace l'art de vivre, which means the art of living.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Lauren Bonds, executive director of the National Police Accountability Project, said Willett’s embrace of DeValkenaere was concerning.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrace
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They were seen hugging at the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico in October 2023, strolling ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas in November 2024 and holding hands at the Grand Prix of Miami in 2025.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Russini resigned from The Athletic earlier this month amid mounting criticism over her relationship with Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, after being photographed hugging and holding hands at a private resort in Sedona, Arizona.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kay wraps her voice around propulsive rock arrangements on one, while another leans into flamenco pop.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kristen Wile of Unpretentious Palate kindly offered me a bite of her toothsome barbacoa entree, wrapped in a collard leaf and served with mayocoba (a creamy, yellow-green canary bean) and a red and green salsa duo.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the broad picture, district budgets throughout the state are likely to be a little larger, level or somewhat smaller — and schools could yet receive a big boost by the time the state’s budget is adopted in June.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s a reason Pete Carroll adopted that strategy up in Seattle with the Seahawks.—
Tracy Kimball,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Saturday marked his return from paternity leave, as the lefty and his wife welcomed their first child on Wednesday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scott McCourtney Lake Forest The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Five of the Cowboys’ seven picks in this year’s draft, including all three made on the first two days, were spent on defensive players.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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That includes what triggered the suspect, what brought him to Washington, and whether there might be any potential copycats who might want to do follow-on attacks, as is often the case after a presidential assassination attempt, the official said.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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And while the resort's four dining and drinking spots draw inspiration from cuisines around the world, their menus are filled with ingredients harvested from the surrounding landscape.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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On County Road 2480, the roof was lifted from a home and surrounding trees fell in multiple directions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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These Allswifit Slip-On Sneakers earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, along with glowing reviews from hairstylists, healthcare workers, and Disney park-goers alike.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jimbo is a storyteller and clown with a message of love, tolerance and acceptance.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Regret may be more acute for young grads due to the stress of securing a career foothold, with research from the Federal Reserve finding that middle-aged workers are generally more positive about the value of their college degrees than younger Americans.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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But as fuel prices fluctuate amid the war in Iran, the White House has, perhaps inadvertently, provided an opportunity for sustainable power alternatives to gain a greater foothold — at least on film and television productions.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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