1
as in to congratulate
to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune
she hugged herself for having made a killing on the investment
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2
as in to clasp
to put one's arms around and press tightly
Grandma hugged the grandchildren good-bye
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Recent Examples of hug
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
What Jeremiah really needs right now is a hug, but Taylor and Steven are doing their best with tough love and diligently protecting him from his own phone.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In one photo, their two children can be seen hugging each other with Layla holding up the sonogram.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Dumi, the British-Nigerian-Brazilian designer behind the Torishéju label, burst into tears, prompting Padukone to give her a hug mid-speech.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
What Jeremiah really needs right now is a hug, but Taylor and Steven are doing their best with tough love and diligently protecting him from his own phone.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
But most are job hugging because job hoppers no longer get the big salary bump.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In one photo, their two children can be seen hugging each other with Layla holding up the sonogram.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hug
Verb
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When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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But weeks later, as Biden was being sworn into office, Cawthorn would be one of 17 freshmen who wrote to Biden congratulating him on his election and asking for bipartisanship.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Next page, clasping hands with Schweitzer in her satin, white wedding dress with a rose bouquet.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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After arriving on the scene, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey ran toward the sanctuary and was later seen clasping his hands outside on the church steps.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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This is Onwuachi’s loving embrace of the dining community that first saw his potential.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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There were sure to be some who objected to Oz and his embrace of pseudoscience.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Companies clinging to this outdated model risk losing their best talent, hurting families of working parents, and ultimately harming their bottom line.—
Liz Teran,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Thielow’s camera captures her kids in tender moments, clinging to her or sometimes discombobulated by their mother’s absence.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But multiple other Democratic districts were up for grabs, too.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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FashionPuzzle Triple Zip Small Crossbody Bag Over 25,000 five-star ratings prove the FashionPuzzle crossbody bag is a daily grab-and-go favorite.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These orthotic-rivaling insoles offer several benefits and are strategically designed to cradle your feet.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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They’re made with real leather and are cushioned to cradle your foot.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Hug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hug. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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