bear hug

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Our critic praised the star for “his admirable ability to give audiences a big bear hug without leaving the stage.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Giant lineman JC Latham did not get the memo though as he gave Goodell a huge bear hug after being drafted by the Tennessee Titans.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2024

Trainer pushed a 6-foot par putt to the right of the cup to end it, with Lowry lifting a laughing McIlroy off the ground with a bear hug on the green.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024

Jelly Roll didn’t realize his bear hug had lifted Garth Brooks up until a clip of their ACM Awards meeting went viral.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

She leans over, wrapping me in a bear hug.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam