as in embraces
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the eager recruits welcomed every new project with which they were presented
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as in salutes
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
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Recent Examples of welcomes
Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Today, the state park welcomes tens of thousands of visitors every year.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Dallas and Atlanta share semifinal hosting duties before Miami welcomes the third-place match and New Jersey stages the grand finale in East Rutherford on July 19.
—Meredith Heil Bock, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
Accounting’s expanding, interdisciplinary nature welcomes professionals with experience in areas such as technology, , strategy and more — enabling them to contribute at critical moments throughout a business’ lifecycle, from startup and growth to transformation and compliance.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Venezuela will host Colombia on Tuesday, while Bolivia welcomes Brazil, hoping for a miracle.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Carpentersville welcomes four firefighters from Zacatecas Four firefighters from Zacatecas, Mexico, are shadowing Carpentersville and Woodstock firefighters for two weeks, training alongside crews and sharing programs, according to the village of Carpentersville.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The spot welcomes long time fans who cheered for Packer greats such as Bart Starr, Sterling Sharpe, Donald Driver, Reggie White, Charles Woodson, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers or Davante Adams.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Downtown welcomes rooftop lounges and punk rock sets—while spots like Winter Park and the Milk District serve up indie boutiques and craft brews.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Plus, the olive green shade welcomes fall into your space without being too seasonal.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
At Cracker Barrel, it's always been – and always will be – about serving up delicious food, warm welcomes, and the kind of country hospitality that feels like family.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Visits feel more like warm welcomes than formal tours.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
While Mizzou is nearly a four-touchdown favorite against Louisiana, South Carolina welcomes a feisty Vanderbilt squad which has blown out Charleston Southern and Virginia Tech in its first two games.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Today, the state park welcomes tens of thousands of visitors every year.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Dallas and Atlanta share semifinal hosting duties before Miami welcomes the third-place match and New Jersey stages the grand finale in East Rutherford on July 19.
—Meredith Heil Bock, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
Accounting’s expanding, interdisciplinary nature welcomes professionals with experience in areas such as technology, , strategy and more — enabling them to contribute at critical moments throughout a business’ lifecycle, from startup and growth to transformation and compliance.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Venezuela will host Colombia on Tuesday, while Bolivia welcomes Brazil, hoping for a miracle.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Carpentersville welcomes four firefighters from Zacatecas Four firefighters from Zacatecas, Mexico, are shadowing Carpentersville and Woodstock firefighters for two weeks, training alongside crews and sharing programs, according to the village of Carpentersville.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The spot welcomes long time fans who cheered for Packer greats such as Bart Starr, Sterling Sharpe, Donald Driver, Reggie White, Charles Woodson, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers or Davante Adams.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Downtown welcomes rooftop lounges and punk rock sets—while spots like Winter Park and the Milk District serve up indie boutiques and craft brews.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
On a good Sunday, the 1,000-square-foot sanctuary welcomes maybe 50 people for worship.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Plus, the olive green shade welcomes fall into your space without being too seasonal.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
At Cracker Barrel, it's always been – and always will be – about serving up delicious food, warm welcomes, and the kind of country hospitality that feels like family.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Visits feel more like warm welcomes than formal tours.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcomes
Verb
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But during that four-to six-week period, the region wholeheartedly embraces the slightly cooler temperatures and all things cozy—mountain weekends, apple and pumpkin treats, and (light) sweater weather.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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The winners reflect a whiskey landscape that embraces both tradition and reinvention.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both commanded the respect of a standstill, silence, salutes, and honor.—
Paula Pedene,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The YouTuber greets everyone — fan on the street, friend, foe, sitting Congressmen, and unsuspecting Rolling Stone staffer — the same, with a cheerful smile and an already rolling camera crew.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh prior to a trilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People on September 2, 2025 in Beijing, China.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Examples include tailoring greetings and phrasing to local norms, providing localized help menus and creating region-specific escalation paths.—
Leonard Martin Schmedding,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Based on Alice Oseman's popular webcomic turned graphic novels, Heartstopper is loaded with longing glares, timid greetings, delicate touches, and all the definitive hallmarks of young love as two classmates fall for each other at Truham Grammar School for Boys.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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Use proper subject lines, professional salutations, and complete sentences.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Welcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcomes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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