Showing Results for "hugged"

hugged

VERB

hold close, cling to

Synonyms

STRONG

cherish clasp clinch cradle cuddle embrace enfold envelop grasp lock love nestle nurse press receive retain seize squeeze welcome

WEAK

be near to bear hug enbosom fold in arms follow closely hold onto keep close lie close stay near take in one's arms

Antonyms

STRONG

donate free give let go offer reject release turn away

WEAK

push away

Example Sentences

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Tearful supporters at a California Working Families Party shindig at the Mission Control bar and arcade in downtown Santa Ana hugged Lopez, gifted her flowers and wished her well.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

American settlement hugged natural ports and navigable rivers.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Sobs could be heard at the back of the public gallery, while Nowak's family let out a sigh and hugged as they left the room.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Kensinger screamed as he hugged his dad Cliff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The Duke and Duchess hugged him and ordered that he be treated very nicely and made comfortable.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios