Showing Results for "hugged"

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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Tearful supporters at a California Working Families Party shindig at the Mission Control bar and arcade in downtown Santa Ana hugged Lopez, gifted her flowers and wished her well.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

She said she and Lee hugged before she phoned relatives to share the news.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

One man cried out as he hugged one of the formerly trapped miners.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Rice faced her old teammates Lauren Betts and Angela Dugalic with the Washington Mystics in the franchise’s first game on May 8, and the trio hugged at center court in Toronto.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Maya-Jade reached for him and hugged him so hard he could hardly breathe.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman