During the support group, man hugs became a common way to show solidarity.

One hugs oneself when feeling lonely, finding comfort in a brief, reassuring embrace.

The thrift store had a rack full of vintage bunny hugs from the 1970s.

When the family couldn't meet in person, they sent each other e-hugs every night to feel close.

At the fundraiser, volunteers sorted dozens of bunny-hugs by size before packing them for delivery.

After the game, the team exchanged a series of celebratory bro-hugs.

After the game, the locker room was full of bro hugs and high-fives.

She wore a sleek, body-hugging dress to the gallery opening that drew admiring glances all evening.

He dismissed her tree-hugging suggestions as unrealistic and costly.

To hug oneself after completing a difficult project can feel like a quiet but meaningful celebration.