lap (up)

Definition of lap (up)next

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Verb
  • Johnson says Genres will be flexible enough to welcome introverts who want to dream away the day with a book, but can also be a home for a baby shower in addition to an author signing or a theatrical event.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Against that backdrop, Shah welcomes the show's careful approach reincarnating the character.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Yet a growing number of adults age 60 and older are embracing AI, using it for entertainment, planning trips and even accessing health information.
    — Robin Brewer, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Over the past few years, Anthropic has embraced regulation in a way that other AI companies haven’t.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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“Lap (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lap%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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