LAPPING (UP) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

lapping (up)

verb

present participle of lap (up)

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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San Luis Obispo is not Paris, but as a snapshot of America at its 250th anniversary, the town with its tri-tip, music, wine and welcoming people is a moveable feast for visitors today.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
These themes of what binds us, instead of separates us, have reverberated throughout the World Cup in the Kansas City area, which has made the art of welcoming a likely enduring signature and legacy of these weeks.

— Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

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The Bulls are embracing a positionless archetype of play this season, which pushes young players such as Swain to broaden their identity on the court.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Their strategies range from asking better questions and providing immediate value to embracing transparency, acknowledging limitations and creating genuine human connections that skeptical buyers remember.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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