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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
Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In 2018 and 2022, voters in Michigan embraced ballot measures that expanded absentee voting and established early in-person voting, respectively.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
There was the Clinton Administration’s enthusiastic embrace of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and its lengthy negotiations to bring China into the World Trade Organization.
—Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Verb
This includes having the right data infrastructure, building AI expertise and fostering a culture that embraces AI.
Build A Strong Data Foundation
Data is the fuel for LLMs, and its quality directly impacts performance.
—Abhishek Shivanna, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In 2018 and 2022, voters in Michigan embraced ballot measures that expanded absentee voting and established early in-person voting, respectively.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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This year’s nominations celebrate voices from across the globe, embodying the growing embrace of international cinema by audiences everywhere.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
There was the Clinton Administration’s enthusiastic embrace of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and its lengthy negotiations to bring China into the World Trade Organization.
—Nicholas Lemann, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embrace
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The video was followed by a black-and-white image of Biles hugging Chiles, 23, and Joscelyn Roberson.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Family and friends of Taylor hugged each other and cheered after leaving court late Friday night.Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Rolling on custom 19-inch wheels wrapped in performance tires, the Suprabird is a fitting tribute.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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The first-look preview opens with his portrayal of the Hollywood legend wrapping on The Godfather.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Those articles helped spur the court to adopt its first-ever code of conduct and received a Pulitzer Prize.ProPublica, ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
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In 2021, the city adopted housing laws that limit annual rent increases to 3% or 80% of inflation, whichever is less.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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China demonstrated its pull on the world stage by welcoming a delegation from Saudi Arabia with its first pavilion at the event, as well as its close ties with Russia even as that country is isolated from Western nations and their allies due to its invasion of Ukraine.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The United States has welcomed an expeditionary Europe, whether the challenge has been counterterrorism or managing the revisionist activities of China or Russia.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Evacuations covered more than 80 square miles — the area shown in red — including some neighborhoods in Camarillo.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Last season, including the playoffs, the 49ers scored a touchdowns on 68% of their red zone trips, best in the NFL.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Police vehicles barricaded the streets surrounding the monument, with a flashing sea of blue lights nearby.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Pay attention to what matters, surround yourself with those heading down a similar path and make a point to fulfill your dreams, hopes and wishes for a brighter future.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Strata Skin Sciences continues to focus on its dermatology recurring procedures and equipment sales, with a strategic emphasis on increasing market acceptance through marketing programs and direct-to-patient advertising.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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By encouraging their teams to vote, staying civil, and practicing acceptance, leaders can foster resilience in themselves and their teams.Tarun Galagali, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The opportunity to gain a foothold in Europe will be too good (and too low cost) to pass up.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lil Durk is among the most successful drill rappers to come out of Chicago since the genre first gained a foothold.Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Embrace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrace. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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