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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
The day dawned foggy, but the low blanket of mist that hugged the land the day before had lifted.
The children who live on the farm were overjoyed by the rescue and greeted their goat with big hugs.
Deported by Israel, they were greeted at the airport with warm hugs from family and colleagues.
Afterward, Logan received lots of hugs and a special trophy from athletic director Tony Barile.
When Freeman got to the mound, he exchanged an embrace with Kershaw, who also hugged the rest of his infield teammates.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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