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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As the final buzzer sounded, thousands of New Yorkers who had traveled to San Antonio yelled, hugged and cried.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

American settlement hugged natural ports and navigable rivers.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The first long visit from her grandchildren, who "hugged me so tightly they didn't want to leave".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Kensinger screamed as he hugged his dad Cliff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

But I hugged and kissed them all over—our girls were alive!

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson