- present participle of hug.
hugging
Example Sentences
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Betr isn’t counting on hugging it out with Ellin, responding in part, “We appreciate Doug watching the ad and helping promote it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The video goes on to show a montage of clips where Trump is seen honouring fallen US troops, hugging veterans and shaking hands with law enforcement officers.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
“After the meeting … we’re hugging, and we’re all on the same page, trying to fight this,” he said.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
“Neither of us is big on hugging, but we hugged, both of us smiling.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
They embrace each other like they’re each hugging a cactus.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
