LAPS (UP) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

laps (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of lap (up)

as in welcomes

to receive or accept gladly or readily a show-off who laps up attention the way a kitten does milk

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Texas welcomes the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday followed by the Toronto Blue Jays, both of whom are still in the hunt for a wild-card spot.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
As September welcomes fall to New England, the kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is back in your cup, and soon the leaves will once again transform into a vibrant palette of oranges and reds.

— Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

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Inside her Knoxville family home, designer Caroline Levenson embraces functional updates, hardworking antiques, and the idea that the best rooms come together slowly.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026
Grandmacore embraces nostalgic, hands-on hobbies like baking, gardening, and sewing, offering relaxation and comfort.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

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