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as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the creek lapped along through the ravine before collecting in the pond
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as in to overlap
to lie over parts of one another
the armadillo's plates lap tightly so as to form a protective shield
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
this recording of the symphony is sure to lap listeners in stereophonic bliss
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Recent Examples of lap
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
On Saturday, Verstappen had surprised the paddock and his team to pip Norris by just 0.012 seconds on his final lap during a chaotic qualifying session that was halted for six minutes when the fifth trackside grass fire of the weekend broke out.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
The meme buyers will lap this up, but who really cares?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In the image, Justin — who shares the infant with wife and Rhode founder Hailey Bieber, 28— could be seen reclining on a sofa for a relaxing weekend as the baby snuggled up with his legs resting on his dad's lap.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
On Saturday, Verstappen had surprised the paddock and his team to pip Norris by just 0.012 seconds on his final lap during a chaotic qualifying session that was halted for six minutes when the fifth trackside grass fire of the weekend broke out.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
If your idea of paradise involves waking up to the sound of uninterrupted ocean views and waves gently lapping up on the shore, this St. Barts villa near Toiny Beach is calling your name.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
The meme buyers will lap this up, but who really cares?
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Lap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lap. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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