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hug

Definition for hug

noun as in embrace

Strongest match

embrace

Weak matches

bear hug, tight grip

verb as in hold close, cling to

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Example Sentences

During Foden's trial, the court heard colleagues saw him go to his car with one of his victims and hug her.

From BBC

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."

From Salon

“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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