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
More than 20 leading labels, including Chanel, Bottega Veneta, and Valentino, welcomed new creative leads.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Steve Cohen welcomed stewards of their teams (Steinbrenner faces an uphill battle trying to escape the shadow of his late father, George).
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
In the South, Black ministers and White missionaries welcomed the formerly enslaved into the faith and worked with them to establish independent social and political lives.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Owner Mark Botoske said his dog Winnie, like Iwaniuk and Shadow, welcomed him with hugs and kisses.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Kordia’s cousin, Hamzah Abushaban, welcomed Mamdani’s support.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Stray cats that live outside of Landrum Academic Center and are welcomed, fed and adored by students and staff.
—Stephen Wilder, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2026
Ahead of the demolition, residents from Northern Colorado were welcomed to take one final walk through the building.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Staff helped with bags as needed, called for taxis promptly, and always welcomed us back with a friendly smile upon returning from dinner or other outings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Steve Cohen welcomed stewards of their teams (Steinbrenner faces an uphill battle trying to escape the shadow of his late father, George).
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
In the South, Black ministers and White missionaries welcomed the formerly enslaved into the faith and worked with them to establish independent social and political lives.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Owner Mark Botoske said his dog Winnie, like Iwaniuk and Shadow, welcomed him with hugs and kisses.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Kordia’s cousin, Hamzah Abushaban, welcomed Mamdani’s support.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Stray cats that live outside of Landrum Academic Center and are welcomed, fed and adored by students and staff.
—Stephen Wilder, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2026
Ahead of the demolition, residents from Northern Colorado were welcomed to take one final walk through the building.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Staff helped with bags as needed, called for taxis promptly, and always welcomed us back with a friendly smile upon returning from dinner or other outings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcomed
Verb
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Generative AI in medicine is neither universally embraced as perfect nor completely dismissed as useless.—
Robert Pearl,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Moss, 52, embraced the sheer trend in a striking Paris Fashion Week appearance that underscored her decades-long influence on the industry.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Upon navigating to Pornhub, we were greeted by the blockade message.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Guests are greeted by a wrought iron entry gate, courtyard and small forest of mature live oak trees blanketing the front of the home.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Welcomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcomed. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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