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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Nick Rose Newport Coast The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
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Accessibility The hotel is compliant with ADA standards and welcomes guests of all abilities.—
Paul Oswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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In New York City, Channing Tatum embraces shirtless men at the Magic Mike Live special announcement event.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Annabeth embraces her old friend, while Thalia asks where Luke is.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Laps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laps%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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