as in welcoming
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the studio audience for the infomercial seemed to drink in—a little too readily—every word of the host's spiel
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This is the kind of hotel where staff remember your name and stick around for years, welcoming repeat guests with their favorite drink or regular breakfast order.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026 -
The upcoming seventh season — which releases all episodes on Netflix March 12 — sees the couple ready to start the next chapter of their lives married and welcoming a baby.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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Global flavors are booming, too, with consumers embracing options like Korean barbecue, Thai curry and sriracha blends.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bianca Balti, after warmly embracing Chiara Ferragni, was equally excited.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Drinking (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinking%20%28in%29. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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