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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The Illinois Restaurant Association said restaurants, bars, hotels and delivery services are welcoming the Bears' playoff run, which comes at a typically quiet time for the industry.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026 -
But Sheinbaum has drawn the line on welcoming US troops into Mexico.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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On November 19, 2025, the star stepped out for the film’s Berlin premiere, embracing the sheer trend in a sapphire gown that revealed a black bralette and silky boxer shorts underneath.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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While there’s certainly a place for these aesthetics, consumers are now forgoing this less-is-more POV and embracing warmth, color, and a decidedly live-in look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Lapping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapping%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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