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
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
That changes next year when Senegal welcomes thousands of athletes, coaches, officials and journalists for the fourth edition of the Youth Olympic Games.
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Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Today’s CharlotteFive newsletter digs into why your restaurant bill keeps creeping up, says goodbye to a six-year Optimist Hall favorite, welcomes a new Italian spot to Dilworth and previews an anime convention plus a French bakery opening.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Recorded throughout the book tour for On Morrison—Serpell’s electrifying, critical examination of Morrison’s writing—each episode welcomes listeners into rooms full of readers and discussions of how Morrison made her words sing.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
The sprawling backyard pool welcomes day-pass guests.
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Jenny Adams,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
This 100-plus-year-old establishment started as a lunch counter and has since blossomed into a family-run restaurant that welcomes Miami society and a long list of celebrities as regular patrons.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
The supporters also took the opportunity to extend the warmest of welcomes to the returning Jordan Henderson and Caoimhin Kelleher.
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James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
As the warm welcomes, teas and receptions continue, news comes in from across the ocean.
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Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
And the welcomes kept coming out of her, compulsive and hopeful and for no one in particular.
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Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Me’Arah O’Neal welcomes carrying the torch for a family of hoopers, led by an NBA superstar.
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Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
From pandemic gatherings and warm welcomes to a homesick holiday abroad, five writers offer grateful reflections on their most memorable Thanksgivings.
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Monitor Contributors,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 Nov. 2025
Both initially received warm welcomes on the festival circuit, but the lack of hyperbole had many perhaps underestimating them.
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Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
The pretty evident takeaway in both places was that voters had grown tired of restrictive COVID policies, especially in schools, and that Biden and the Democrats were wearing out their welcomes with persuadable voters — and that Republicans were fired up.
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Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Your 12th House of Rest and Reflection welcomes the Moon, which forms a supportive sextile to renewing Pluto in your 2nd House of Finances and Values.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
That changes next year when Senegal welcomes thousands of athletes, coaches, officials and journalists for the fourth edition of the Youth Olympic Games.
—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Today’s CharlotteFive newsletter digs into why your restaurant bill keeps creeping up, says goodbye to a six-year Optimist Hall favorite, welcomes a new Italian spot to Dilworth and previews an anime convention plus a French bakery opening.
—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Recorded throughout the book tour for On Morrison—Serpell’s electrifying, critical examination of Morrison’s writing—each episode welcomes listeners into rooms full of readers and discussions of how Morrison made her words sing.
—
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
The sprawling backyard pool welcomes day-pass guests.
—
Jenny Adams,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
This 100-plus-year-old establishment started as a lunch counter and has since blossomed into a family-run restaurant that welcomes Miami society and a long list of celebrities as regular patrons.
—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.
—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
There, Trump — who has previously been met with cold welcomes at similar public events — received a loud chorus of boos when the jumbotron panned to him.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
The supporters also took the opportunity to extend the warmest of welcomes to the returning Jordan Henderson and Caoimhin Kelleher.
—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
As the warm welcomes, teas and receptions continue, news comes in from across the ocean.
—
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
And the welcomes kept coming out of her, compulsive and hopeful and for no one in particular.
—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Me’Arah O’Neal welcomes carrying the torch for a family of hoopers, led by an NBA superstar.
—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
From pandemic gatherings and warm welcomes to a homesick holiday abroad, five writers offer grateful reflections on their most memorable Thanksgivings.
—
Monitor Contributors,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 Nov. 2025
Both initially received warm welcomes on the festival circuit, but the lack of hyperbole had many perhaps underestimating them.
—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
The pretty evident takeaway in both places was that voters had grown tired of restrictive COVID policies, especially in schools, and that Biden and the Democrats were wearing out their welcomes with persuadable voters — and that Republicans were fired up.
—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcomes
Verb
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Today, the modern interpretation embraces natural texture with a softer, more wearable finish.
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Kaley Cuoco embraces Larry David at the Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness premiere after party on June 23 in Los Angeles.
Noun
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The recreational use of bigger display fireworks, such as salutes that contain two grains – 130 milligrams – of explosive materials and professional-grade aerial shells with more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions isn't allowed.
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The Italian team performed fascist salutes at its matches, including in the final against Czechoslovakia.
Verb
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Brunson routinely greets Hargitay with an embrace after games — so much so that fellow Knicks superfan Ben Stiller admitted to being jealous of their bond.
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The scent that greets someone at your front door does more work than most people realize.
Noun
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Elementary school-age kids like Jimmy may enjoy the aquarium at the Seas with Nemo & Friends, games at the exit to Spaceship Earth, character greetings at CommuniCore Hall, different soda flavors from around the world in Club Cool and rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After.
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In this week's edition of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Rob Schmitz sends greetings from the waterfront in Lucerne, Switzerland, where soccer fans gathered around jumbo TVs to watch a World Cup match.
Noun
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Getting on your mat — at a CorePower outpost near you or from the comforts of home sweet home — and flowing through those sun salutations has never been more rewarding.
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Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.
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“Welcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcomes. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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