as in embraced
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the eager recruits welcomed every new project with which they were presented
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Recent Examples of welcomed
Hilton continues to build on its global footprint, having recently welcomed Conrad Athens The Ilisian and Sandblu Santorini, LXR Hotels & Resorts to its global portfolio.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Ever since 1948, when the resident artist Victor Vasarely put Gordes on the map, the town has welcomed political bigwigs, French presidents, artists, and musicians.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Such reports were welcomed by a fan base that has been waiting two years for Brooks, the running back out of Texas and the first back taken in the 2024 draft.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Nest made the announcement in a roundtable discussion with stakeholders on Tuesday, who, in turn, welcomed the development.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The campaign also welcomed influencers, a nod to the role online personalities played in boosting their preferred candidates in the race.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
In 2022, leftwing portal Breakthrough News interviewed a Cuban doctor who worked in Guatemala, Liberia, as well as Italy and Portugal, when European Union countries welcomed the missions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The Valkyries welcomed her back with a pregame tribute video.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Sokoloff seems to believe that his oversight will be more welcomed at city hall while history tells us that this is deeply naive.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Ever since 1948, when the resident artist Victor Vasarely put Gordes on the map, the town has welcomed political bigwigs, French presidents, artists, and musicians.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Such reports were welcomed by a fan base that has been waiting two years for Brooks, the running back out of Texas and the first back taken in the 2024 draft.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Nest made the announcement in a roundtable discussion with stakeholders on Tuesday, who, in turn, welcomed the development.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
The campaign also welcomed influencers, a nod to the role online personalities played in boosting their preferred candidates in the race.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
In 2022, leftwing portal Breakthrough News interviewed a Cuban doctor who worked in Guatemala, Liberia, as well as Italy and Portugal, when European Union countries welcomed the missions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The Valkyries welcomed her back with a pregame tribute video.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Sokoloff seems to believe that his oversight will be more welcomed at city hall while history tells us that this is deeply naive.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcomed
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Yeatman embraced those quick adjustments, recalling that the entire crew quickly developed a shorthand that allowed everyone to seamlessly adjust to the needs of the production without having to stop and discuss every little change.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
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Along with the saints found on El Mencho’s altar, another saint embraced in narco culture is the Santo Niño of Atocha, a childlike Christ figure known as the patron saint of prisoners and those in danger, said Robert Almonte, a law enforcement trainer and consultant in San Antonio, Texas.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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His speech was greeted by sustained applause from the chamber.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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He and his wife Peng Liyuan were greeted by Kim and his wife Ri Sol Ju, who broadly smiled and clapped.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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“Welcomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcomed. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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