as in to embrace
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the eager recruits welcomed every new project with which they were presented
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a welcome chance to rest after a long journey
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as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
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Recent Examples of welcome
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
The Basque team welcomed a Barcelona squad featuring Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta and Xavi to their Anoeta stadium in January 2015, scored an early goal and clung on for dear life against the soon-to-be treble winners.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Pedal-assist electric bicycles are allowed with restrictions, and mobility devices such as wheelchairs and adaptive bicycles are welcome.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
With Pittsburgh coming to town, the kids already know exactly how to give the Penguins, already on the ropes, a Philly-style welcome.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The response on social media was less than welcoming.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
The Basque team welcomed a Barcelona squad featuring Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta and Xavi to their Anoeta stadium in January 2015, scored an early goal and clung on for dear life against the soon-to-be treble winners.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Everyone's opinions are welcome in this class.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Pedal-assist electric bicycles are allowed with restrictions, and mobility devices such as wheelchairs and adaptive bicycles are welcome.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Berlin, Germany — Marie-Louise Eta received a typical German welcome at Union Berlin’s Stadion An der Altern Försterei on Saturday.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
With Pittsburgh coming to town, the kids already know exactly how to give the Penguins, already on the ropes, a Philly-style welcome.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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So the big production rewrite was embracing Australia, not as some post-apocalyptic Mad Max hellscape, but Australia for Australia.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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The most recent photographs, which were taken in March, showed Vrabel and Russini holding hands and embracing.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His voice and his music are unfailingly tasteful and pleasant, which is a key part of both his appeal and limitations.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The daily afternoon tea in Horizons is also extremely pleasant (don’t skip on the chicken sandwiches, which were more my beat than the scones and jam).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The federation also cited a photo appearing to show a member of the campus chapter throwing a Heil Hitler salute.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who has jumped out of a plane with a parachute deserves respect, but to do it 36 times, that’s worthy of a salute.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Right-hander Taylor Clarke came in, and Sheets greeted him with a single to right field that scored Merrill and Machado.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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During his visit last week, Shirley took time to greet fans in between questioning lawmakers, at one point posing for a photograph with a young boy and his father.—
Andrew Graham
April 26,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In this delightful piece of armchair naturalism, Henion’s goal is to change our vilification of darkness, to see it instead as a restorative balm, and to stoke curiosity about nocturnal landscapes and creatures.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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For a stay near the center of the action, book a room at the Lady Grace Inn, a Victorian-style bed-and-breakfast with a delightful English high tea.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand.—
Michael Liedtke,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Jamal Murray, who enjoyed his best regular season, looks spent when facing McDaniels.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The weather will be similar to Thursday, a great night to fire up the grill or enjoy a beverage on the porch before the showers come in late.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Five is nice, but 17 straight is a dynasty unparalleled in City Section history.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just the shops and the overall setting is really nice.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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