as in welcomed
to receive or accept gladly or readily
a show-off who laps up attention the way a kitten does milk
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On Tuesday night, the Buffalo Sabres welcomed the Boston Bruins to town for Game 5 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026 -
Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by a retreat host who will offer a tour of the property, assist with meal service, and coordinate any daily activities via text and in person.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The precocious Church was embraced by the Cole household at a farm, known as Cedar Grove, in Catskill.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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According to a post shared on their joint Instagram account, Dannielynn embraced a bold look for the evening.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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“Lapped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapped%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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