as in welcoming
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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Special shoutout goes to the warm and welcoming drivers who bring you to and from the airport (transfers are included in your rate).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026 -
The way the bougainvillea vines grew thick on our trellis, a crown of magenta flowers welcoming us home, held so much meaning within it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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More recently, modern brides have started embracing more color in their wedding looks again.—
María Mérida,
Glamour,
30 May 2026
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On the billboard is a photo of Díaz-Rosillo embracing the Argentinian president and right-wing firebrand.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Drinking (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinking%20%28in%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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