LAPPING (UP) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

lapping (up)

verb

present participle of lap (up)

as in welcoming

to receive or accept gladly or readily a show-off who laps up attention the way a kitten does milk

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The 67th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened Wednesday across six waterfront venues, welcoming thousands of visitors for day one of what is billed as the world’s largest in-water boat exhibition.

— Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
The rooms, with colorful textiles, ceramics from Oaxaca’s La Chicharra studio, whitewashed walls offset with dark sapodilla wood floors, are cool and welcoming after a day in the bright sun.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

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While the Lakers were embracing their new star — Walker Kessler had the best shooting night since Wilt Chamberlain by going 12 for 12 against the Golden State Warriors — the Sixers couldn’t even survive the national anthem with their new star.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Companies have pushed their employees to use AI to be more productive, but some have started questioning whether embracing it for every task is a good idea.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

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