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 plaintiffs, 10 of whom remain incarcerated, have received payments ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 based on the severity of their injuries, according to their attorney Robert Chalfant.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
You can usually get approved and receive funding as early as the same or next business day.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
But some people seeking relief from mental health struggles are not willing to wait for psychedelics to receive federal approval.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
To receive a pass by mail, order online here.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
You can usually get approved and receive funding as early as the same or next business day.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
But some people seeking relief from mental health struggles are not willing to wait for psychedelics to receive federal approval.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
To receive a pass by mail, order online here.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receive
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The result is a sandwich that illuminates, a sandwich that delights, a sandwich that redefines the Italian combo as a structure, a set of relationships, a formula that admits many solutions.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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After fueling a fourth-quarter comeback win for the Nuggets (43-28) on Friday night, the 33-year-old guard admitted the accolade has been on his mind as a source of motivation.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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With Luna entering your dreamy 12th house, your mind could use the rest.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Shadow of the Titan China’s new submersible enters a specialized market currently led by Western brands like Triton and U-Boat Worx, which have operated at these depths for years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The prep work will take about a year, with actual construction beginning next spring.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Receive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receive. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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