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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
During Foden's trial, the court heard colleagues saw him go to his car with one of his victims and hug her.
Harper and Ray both highlighted the unconditional love they share with their dogs, with Ray noting, "They never talk back and they always want to hug you . . . it's such a beautiful circle of love" and Harper saying that his dogs teach him unconditional love "on a daily basis."
“At the end of the speech, he offered everybody a hug or if they wanted to talk about it further,” student Devonee Casas said.
He added: “It felt like we were back in a wonderful place. As I think about it now, tears are rolling down my cheeks. I can still feel his hug.”
I said, “There’s a palm tree — I want to hug that palm tree.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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