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as in clings
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 wraps
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 adopts
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 welcomes
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 encompasses
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 surrounds
to form a circle around
a sleepy village embraced by low hills
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Recent Examples of embraces
Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
The actress leads Anniversary, a thriller about a fractured family that clashes as the country embraces a controversial rising movement known as The Change.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
At its absolute best, vermut embraces the art of the pause, an invitation to slow down with nothing more complicated than an ice cube and an orange slice.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
The project embraces the Black salon not just as a setting, but as a cultural hub and healing space, rooted in a rich legacy of storytelling, beauty, and collective care.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Sweeties also embraces Arizona's rich Hispanic culture, selling unique Mexican candies like Mara mango's, Pulparido's and many Chamoy covered gummies.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The term tradwife refers to a modern-day housewife who embraces traditional gender roles, centering her life around homemaking, childcare and supporting her husband—not financially, but through homecooked meals and providing a clean and tidy living environment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The flag installation is the most recent marketing move by the company as the chain openly embraces more conservative messaging.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
When to Visit Anoka The best time to visit Anoka is throughout the month of October, when the town embraces its Halloween heritage.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Middletons are a huggy bunch; embraces come easily and often.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
The actress leads Anniversary, a thriller about a fractured family that clashes as the country embraces a controversial rising movement known as The Change.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
At its absolute best, vermut embraces the art of the pause, an invitation to slow down with nothing more complicated than an ice cube and an orange slice.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
The project embraces the Black salon not just as a setting, but as a cultural hub and healing space, rooted in a rich legacy of storytelling, beauty, and collective care.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Sweeties also embraces Arizona's rich Hispanic culture, selling unique Mexican candies like Mara mango's, Pulparido's and many Chamoy covered gummies.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The term tradwife refers to a modern-day housewife who embraces traditional gender roles, centering her life around homemaking, childcare and supporting her husband—not financially, but through homecooked meals and providing a clean and tidy living environment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The flag installation is the most recent marketing move by the company as the chain openly embraces more conservative messaging.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
When to Visit Anoka The best time to visit Anoka is throughout the month of October, when the town embraces its Halloween heritage.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embraces
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The slip-on hybrid heel features a wider elastic strap that hugs the foot, with a heel also measuring 78mm.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The fit-and-flare style hugs your chest and waist for a flattering fit, and the wide skirt can flow in the breeze for breathable comfort.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, as the project wraps in coming years, that total will soar to 5,700 acres.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The beauty of the design is that the wood wraps around the entire back.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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Consider a university that adopts an institutional neutrality policy.—
Jimmy Wales,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Saying goodbye to wholesale, Lo’s spring 2026 collection adopts a bespoke model as the range puts a big focus on craftsmanship and exclusivity.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Yosemite typically welcomes about four million visitors each year, with roughly three-quarters arriving between May and October, according to the National Park Service.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The metal pumpkin welcomes guests into your home, while the maple leaves and sunflowers add a joyful touch.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Keweenaw National Historic Park encompasses both public and private sites throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula and features heritage sites from the area's copper mining history.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The property encompasses a generous 9,975 square feet of land.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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This is the second part of a series exploring electric bicycles, their local impact and the ongoing controversy that surrounds them.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The report released this week surrounds a state antisemitism complaint filed by Oakland’s Law Office of Marleen Sacks.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dense forest envelops its cobblestone streets, funky gingerbread houses, and colorful staircases.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Exploring the human washing machine The New machine looks like a sleek, oversized bathtub with a canopy that envelops the user.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Embraces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embraces. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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