as in to welcome
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the studio audience for the infomercial seemed to drink in—a little too readily—every word of the host's spiel
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Bubble machines and cafe lights welcome you outside, while locally made goods and an acoustic guitarist set the mood within.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Employees welcomed the president with a milkshake and gifted him a table tent with the number 47 — a nod to his title as 47th president of the United States.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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The 2020 Democratic presidential primary, the party's last open nominating contest, featured a rush to the left as candidates raced to embrace far-reaching ideas including Medicare-for-all, the Green New Deal and aggressive taxes on billionaires.—
JEFF STEIN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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These Dior sandals are a playful way to embrace the outdoorsy vibe of our wedding.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Drink (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink%20%28in%29. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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