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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Nancherla voices Judy, a sweet but sickly Scottish Fold kitten who welcomes Kevin into his local pet rescue with positivity and an unwavering belief that the perfect human is right around the corner.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The event welcomes first-timers.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Instead of a big commercial enterprise, winemaker Ana Berakishvili welcomes guests to her family home, which spans 35 hectares of vineyards and is surrounded by fruit trees and vegetable patches.
—Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025
The chairman of the UT System Board of Regents said that the system was honored and welcomes the new opportunity.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Every October, the Elk Grove community welcomes residents and visitors to enjoy a weekend of carnival rides, games, arts and crafts, local vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The foyer welcomes you with shiny metallic wallpaper plus a leopard-print stair runner.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The nose welcomes you with roasted chestnut, vanilla, and subtle spice that is deepened by cherry, stone fruit, and warming oak.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Hunter Simpson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
Monogram pumpkins and place them on your front porch for outdoor pumpkin decor that welcomes guests to your bewitching abode.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Nancherla voices Judy, a sweet but sickly Scottish Fold kitten who welcomes Kevin into his local pet rescue with positivity and an unwavering belief that the perfect human is right around the corner.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The event welcomes first-timers.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Instead of a big commercial enterprise, winemaker Ana Berakishvili welcomes guests to her family home, which spans 35 hectares of vineyards and is surrounded by fruit trees and vegetable patches.
—Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025
The chairman of the UT System Board of Regents said that the system was honored and welcomes the new opportunity.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Every October, the Elk Grove community welcomes residents and visitors to enjoy a weekend of carnival rides, games, arts and crafts, local vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The foyer welcomes you with shiny metallic wallpaper plus a leopard-print stair runner.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The nose welcomes you with roasted chestnut, vanilla, and subtle spice that is deepened by cherry, stone fruit, and warming oak.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
This cryptic tweet, in which Brown hinted to not being welcomes, was believed by fans to be aimed at Kevin Patullo, the Eagles’ offensive coordinator.
—Hunter Simpson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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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Inside its new home, Elanco embraces animal pharmaceuticals.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, two teenagers, Abbie (Sydney Topliffe) and Leila (Alyvia Alyn Lind), get drawn into the school’s grip, testing their friendship as one seeks freedom while the other embraces the academy’s promise of transformation.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The White House couple will be greeted by the British monarch and his wife, with royal gun salutes fired at the castle and at the Tower of London.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Royal salutes will be fired from the castle's lawn, where a carriage procession will take place.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Combs greets family seated in the gallery Sean 'Diddy' Combs’s mother, Janice Combs, and his six adult children are seated in the spectators’ gallery in court for his sentencing today.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Toby, a towering tan tapeworm sculpture, greets employees at the front door to promote Elanco's Credelio Quattro medicine, which protects dogs against fleas, ticks and tapeworms.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other generic holiday greetings also may be used on Yom Kippur.—
Krys'tal Griffin,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Messi, who was denied by the post in the first half but who struggled to make his usual impact, walked off the field and straight to the locker room at the final whistle without stopping for any of the usual handshakes or greetings.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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