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 research was conducted in a 22-minute online survey in the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Nationwide among 1,812 adults age 18 and older who currently receive or expect to receive Social Security.
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Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Jones later received his honorary Oscar in front of the crowd at Wyndham's Theatre for his performance.
—Vandana Pawa, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Jalen Carter’s ejection understandably received the attention on Thursday, but Jordan Davis’ performance should not be lost in the shuffle.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The documentary, celebrating the life and legacy of Pee-wee Herman creator Paul Reubens, received the honor of Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Jones later received his honorary Oscar in front of the crowd at Wyndham's Theatre for his performance.
—Vandana Pawa, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Jalen Carter’s ejection understandably received the attention on Thursday, but Jordan Davis’ performance should not be lost in the shuffle.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The documentary, celebrating the life and legacy of Pee-wee Herman creator Paul Reubens, received the honor of Best Documentary or Nonfiction Special.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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San Diego City Councilmember Jennifer Campbell has admitted violating city record-keeping rules during her 2022 re-election campaign and agreed to pay a $300 fine to resolve the case brought by the San Diego Ethics Commission.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Meta did not admit wrongdoing as part of the settlement.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Beyoncé entered the evening tied for the most-ever VMA awards.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Texas State enters the top 50 after beating UTSA.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Utah Department of Public of Safety said in an update Wednesday night that two people were initially taken into custody after the shooting but later released.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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This shift represents a fundamental change in how professional development happens, with corporations taking direct responsibility for credentialing workers in emerging technologies.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Receive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receive. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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