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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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Rice faced her old teammates Lauren Betts and Angela Dugalic with the Washington Mystics in the franchise’s first game on May 8, and the trio hugged at center court in Toronto.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

When the game was over, James hugged several of the Thunder players.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Iran in mid-April unilaterally proposed shipping lanes that hugged its own coast, warning against potential mines and other hazards.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Amena al-Shami stood looking at her son Hassain Sheaito's coffin, weeping while women hugged her.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

And before I have a chance to react, a pair of arms are thrown around me and I’m being hugged fiercely.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy