as in to admit
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
a top law-school grad who was received by the firm with open arms
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Recent Examples of receive
The city of Imperial sued the county earlier this year, arguing the project should not have received an exemption.
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Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The Americans have scored six goals, one off their record for most in a single World Cup, and received contributions throughout their roster.
—Andrew Destin, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
The charity Feeding America, which received a $1 million donation from Fanatics as part of the campaign.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
If you’re signed up to the Samsung One UI 9 beta program, here are the devices currently receiving updates.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The Americans have scored six goals, one off their record for most in a single World Cup, and received contributions throughout their roster.
—Andrew Destin, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
The charity Feeding America, which received a $1 million donation from Fanatics as part of the campaign.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
If you’re signed up to the Samsung One UI 9 beta program, here are the devices currently receiving updates.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receive
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Janet admitted lying on her welfare application and avoided further questions using the Fifth Amendment, according to The New York Times.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The approach, Black Thought admits, is indeed intentional and aimed at cultivating an organic expansion of the festival's appeal.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The two sisters entered the restaurant, ran behind the counter and attacked the 23-year-old employee after they were given a wrong order, prosecutors said, according to the outlet.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The Rays entered the series after a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox but have lost consecutive games to the Angels, who were tied for the worst record in the American League at the start of play Saturday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Michael Tusk of Quince in San Francisco was named Outstanding Chef at the award ceremony, which took place at the historic Lyric Opera in Chicago before an audience of about 2,000 chefs, restaurant owners and culinary figures.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Wood took a direct shot at the goal, but Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand gathered it with ease.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Receive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receive. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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