as in to welcome
to receive or accept gladly or readily
a show-off who laps up attention the way a kitten does milk
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Scroll on for more spring wreaths available at Wayfair to welcome the season.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026 -
And welcome back to the win column.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 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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“Lap (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lap%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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