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hug
noun as in embrace
verb as in hold close, cling to
Strongest match
Strong matches
cherish, clasp, clinch, cradle, cuddle, embrace, enfold, envelop, grasp, lock, love, nestle, nurse, press, receive, retain, seize, squeeze, welcome
Weak matches
be near to, bear hug, enbosom, fold in arms, follow closely, hold on to, keep close, lie close, stay near, take in one's arms
Example Sentences
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.
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.
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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