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hug

Definition for hug

noun as in embrace

Strongest match

embrace

Weak matches

bear hug, tight grip

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The first thing the wildlife conservationist did after nailing the routine was run to hug his sister, Bindi Irwin, who was in the audience along with other family and friends.

When he saw them at the airport after arriving home on Friday night, he said he smiled and hugged them, but felt nothing.

From BBC

Cooper, 15, made Emmys history as the youngest supporting actor to win his category, and delivered a heart-warming acceptance speech after giving presenter Sydney Sweeney a shy hug.

From BBC

As part of his “hugs not bullets” policy, López Obrador scaled back security cooperation with the U.S., ordered soldiers to stop confronting cartels and put an emphasis on new social programs.

“I would encourage people to log off, turn off, touch grass, hug a family member, go out and do good in your community.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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