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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While 21gramm is trendier than some of its peers, the owners wanted to keep it a place where prices are fair, the atmosphere respectful, and the vibe welcoming to all.—
Diana Hubbell,
Saveur,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Noem’s video is meant to replace the traditional message from Homeland secretaries welcoming passengers to federal security screening areas.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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Far from abdicating responsibility, these young adults were embracing it and moving, however slowly, into their future roles of caring for us.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Lowe's is also embracing the oversized trend.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Lapping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapping%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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