hug
verb (used with object)
to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace.
hugging
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present participleof hug.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Horvath and members of the Los Angeles Fire Department also could be seen speaking with and hugging Kovacik and other NBC4 journalists on the scene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The U.S. military has provided some protection to tankers moving through the strait hugging Oman’s coast, and ship-to-ship transfers have been a growing way to get crude flowing out of the Middle East again.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 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
He could be seen sobbing with relief and later hugging his wife as the verdicts were returned.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
After we were done hugging each other, and hugging the doctor, and shaking the receptionist’s hand, we got in the truck to go home.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
