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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  1. welcomes
  2. embraces
Verb
  • People says King Charles, who was notified of Prince Harry’s plan to return very recently, welcomes the idea of having his younger son nearby once more.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • At first skeptical of Hig, Pop and Cima start to form a bond with him, especially Cima who welcomes the strapping young man to warm up to at night.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of welcomes
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  • Nestled in nature, each of the 36 guest rooms embraces local craftsmanship with wood furnishings; soft lighting has a calming effect.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For now, Philo embraces earning one of college football’s most high-profile jobs.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of embraces
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“Laps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laps%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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