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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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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
Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Chalamet then went on to hug a bunch of people (unclear if one of those silhouettes was Kylie Jenner), blast confetti, stick his head in a sink to get his hair wet, and do hip thrusts and some Raygun-esque floorwork while shirtless.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Georgia football coach Kirby Smart shared a quick hug on the field after the SEC championship game in December with Alabama freshman safety Caleb Downs.
—Marc Weiszer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Verb
She was greeted by her daughter, who ran out in a hula skirt and hugged her.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Chalamet then went on to hug a bunch of people (unclear if one of those silhouettes was Kylie Jenner), blast confetti, stick his head in a sink to get his hair wet, and do hip thrusts and some Raygun-esque floorwork while shirtless.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
Jess Darrington, from Idaho, shared a reel on Instagram featuring her newborn daughter being handed to her 4-year-old son for a hug each month.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Georgia football coach Kirby Smart shared a quick hug on the field after the SEC championship game in December with Alabama freshman safety Caleb Downs.
—Marc Weiszer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hug
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After congratulating Malcolm on his accomplishment, Dave provides both of their families with copies of the book where Malcolm’s writing has been featured.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Many celebrities congratulated the couple on social media.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Dec. 2024
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By late afternoon, Fernandez is dozing in his chair, mouth agape, hands clasped in his lap.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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But there Darnold was at Soldier Field, clasping his helmet with both hands and listening to coach Kevin O’Connell’s play calls.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Soft palettes, an embrace of comfort, and a fluid floorplan transformed an apartment in the vibrant neighborhood All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.Valentina Raggi, Architectural Digest, 21 Dec. 2024
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Philosophy’s Falling in Love paired with Retrospect creates this incredibly romantic blend – the way Falling in Love’s vanilla-blackberry notes mingle with Retrospect’s sophisticated musk creates this gorgeously intimate skin scent that feels like a warm embrace.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Other passengers were clinging to the stern paddle to escape the roaring flames before the ship's carpenter waded into the river and helped them ashore with the aid of a long pole.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Avoid using sponges or towels, as shards can cling to them, creating a safety hazard.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
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That’s left plenty of opportunities up for grabs over the last month, up and down USC’s lineup.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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The state was up for grabs again in 2024, though voters decided to return to their roots and favored President-elect Donald Trump.Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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And keep Kelex in your thoughts and prayers as Superman is shown cradling the beloved robot on the ground in the Fortress of Solitude in a pose that never means anything good.Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Another photo also showed Hubbard cradling Gemma in her arms while posing with her doctor, Dr. Lana Selitsky.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Hug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hug. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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