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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The organization also welcomes volunteers who want to help at events.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026 -
This year welcomes her first novel, a story of girl teenagedom and yearning, and an older male professor that takes up the centrality of the protagonist’s obsession.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Its program embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion alongside educational excellence.—
Ray Domanico,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, this model recalls the small living movement's roots with a compact cabin-like dwelling that runs off-the-grid and embraces rustic styling.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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