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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And then there was Drew (Cameron Mathison), who insisted on attending the memorial despite the Quartermaine family being less than welcoming.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
25 Sep. 2025 -
The Texas Rattlers, a professional bull riding team, are welcoming fans to Rattler Days this weekend at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, featuring events for kids and families.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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Across Jamaica, resorts are embracing bolder design, elevated local cuisine, and a more profound sense of place.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Grammy winner, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, penned a heartfelt message to Polansky and included three photos of the couple embracing each other.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Lapping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapping%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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