as in welcoming
to receive or accept gladly or readily
a show-off who laps up attention the way a kitten does milk
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For families The hotel is both kid- and pet-friendly, welcoming guests of all ages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
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The swank, welcoming bar opened in 2015 and covers its bases.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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With passionate fans, rising stars, and a city embracing the spotlight, March Madness in Sacramento is delivering exactly what its name promises.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The biggest switch was embracing a long putter after his traditional one produced a five-putt hole.—
Jay Paris,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Lapping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapping%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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