as in admitting
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 receiving
The Prebys Foundation gave a $125,000 grant to San Diego nonprofit Resounding Joy to provide music therapy to homebound older adults fighting critical illnesses who are receiving meals from local nonprofit Mama’s Kitchen.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The doctors described receiving reports of ICE agents staking out medical clinics in immigrant neighborhoods and following patients into hospitals and exam rooms.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
These include emotional regulation, giving and receiving feedback, independence and teamwork.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The Broncos certainly need a difference-making receiving weapon at tight end.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Others are adopted into privileged spaces, only to remain marked as Other, inhabiting shared environments without ever receiving full acceptance.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
For the first time in her life, Hwang had to get comfortable with receiving help, something that would have benefited her even before her illness.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
But, Rioux said, rising costs have far exceeded whatever overfunding the district is receiving.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
It was centrally located and the perfect location for easily receiving and shipping goods.
—Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The doctors described receiving reports of ICE agents staking out medical clinics in immigrant neighborhoods and following patients into hospitals and exam rooms.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
These include emotional regulation, giving and receiving feedback, independence and teamwork.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The Broncos certainly need a difference-making receiving weapon at tight end.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Others are adopted into privileged spaces, only to remain marked as Other, inhabiting shared environments without ever receiving full acceptance.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
For the first time in her life, Hwang had to get comfortable with receiving help, something that would have benefited her even before her illness.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
But, Rioux said, rising costs have far exceeded whatever overfunding the district is receiving.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
It was centrally located and the perfect location for easily receiving and shipping goods.
—Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receiving
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The case was settled out of court in 2022, with Andrew admitting no wrongdoing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The letter to Hull in which Pender allegedly confessed to committing the murders was later deemed a fake, with Hull himself admitting that his cellmate wrote it.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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After Clark stepped down on Tuesday because an internal investigation unearthed an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, the union announced on Wednesday that Meyer will take over on an interim basis entering a pivotal year for the future of the sport.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But then, patients began entering his hospital under the custody of federal immigration agents.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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After sweeping España and taking an emotional victory over defending MLS Cup champion Inter Miami in front of 75,000 fans at the Coliseum, LAFC visits Houston for a league match on Saturday having outscored the opposition 10-1.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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So instead of taking the shot, Doncic passed the ball to James.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Receiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receiving. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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