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hug
noun as in embrace
verb as in hold close, cling to
Strongest match
Strong matches
cherish, clasp, clinch, cradle, cuddle, embrace, enfold, envelop, grasp, lock, love, nestle, nurse, press, receive, retain, seize, squeeze, welcome
Weak matches
be near to, bear hug, enbosom, fold in arms, follow closely, hold on to, keep close, lie close, stay near, take in one's arms
Example Sentences
Mr Hunt and his daughter hugged as the sentencing was passed.
In the end, in all the series-winning celebrations, nobody hugged Roberts more often than Betts, and that was not a coincidence.
The first night it came home, Timmy hugged his little robot friend before heading to bed.
On the one hand, a more robust approach from an allied G7 leader stands in contrast to the UK's attempt to hug the White House closely.
She reached both of her arms above her head when Moors dismounted the beam and wrapped her in a tight hug.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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