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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hugged

As they prepared to leave the lounge, the three hugged each other warmly and said they were looking forward to getting together the following week.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Before the latest round of talks between Oman and Iran, Muscat angered the military in Tehran when, without Iranian approval, it set up a U.S.-backed shipping corridor that hugged the Omani coastline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Oman angered Iranian officials when it set up a U.S.-backed corridor for shipping that hugged its coastline without Iranian approval.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

After the news conference, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni hugged Spain counterpart Luis de la Fuente, who was one of the instructors when Scaloni gained his Uefa Pro coaching licence in Spain.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Papa came over and hugged and kissed Daisy.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls