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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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She said she and Lee hugged before she phoned relatives to share the news.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

American settlement hugged natural ports and navigable rivers.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The Princess of Wales has hugged and congratulated a young mother celebrating the completion of her course of chemotherapy.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Thaksin hugged family members outside the Bangkok jail where several hundred supporters wearing their signature red shirts had gathered, some shouting "we love Thaksin", according to an AFP journalist at the scene.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Papa came over and hugged and kissed Daisy.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls