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
People who received such notices and paid penalties before February 2022 are not part of the lawsuit and apparently have no legal recourse because of a statute of limitations on their claims.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ ambitious plan to invest billions of dollars in underserved neighborhoods received a chilly reception this week from two school board members who questioned whether foregoing decades of future property tax revenue growth is in the best interest of students.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 30 May 2026
While Brooke Gossett received a visit in the circle, Pfleeger stepped out of the box.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ ambitious plan to invest billions of dollars in underserved neighborhoods received a chilly reception this week from two school board members who questioned whether foregoing decades of future property tax revenue growth is in the best interest of students.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 30 May 2026
While Brooke Gossett received a visit in the circle, Pfleeger stepped out of the box.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receive
Verb
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In both public settlements, JPMorgan did not admit wrongdoing in its dealings with Epstein.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Even dating app executives have admitted Gen Z can be tough customers.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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An increasing number of Palestinians from the West Bank have tried to enter Israel illegally to work in recent years.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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For these reasons, members of the public should never enter a pipe, drain, catch basin, manhole, or outfall.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Now, events take place in big cities, suburbs and small towns around the world.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Guests at the villas can take full advantage of the resort facilities with free shuttle transfers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Receive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receive. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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