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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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Kensinger screamed as he hugged his dad Cliff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Thaksin hugged family members outside the Bangkok jail where several hundred supporters wearing their signature red shirts had gathered, some shouting "we love Thaksin", according to an AFP journalist at the scene.

From Barron's • May 10, 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

Outside court, Trybus hugged his current wife Bea, whom he married in August 2024, with both of them in tears.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Ben hugged her tightly, his arm never leaving her shoulders.

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