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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American settlement hugged natural ports and navigable rivers.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The Princess of Wales has hugged and congratulated a young mother celebrating the completion of her course of chemotherapy.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

Carano, who suffered the second defeat of her nine-fight career, immediately rose to her feet in laughter, before the pair hugged in an emotional embrace.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Mari hugged him around the chest, while Hannah got him around the waist, and they wouldn’t peel off.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste