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
This ensures that every patient receives the guidance and support needed throughout their cancer journey.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The second, Lisa Pisano, received a mechanical heart pump in addition to the pig kidney in April 2024.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Robinson finished with just 40 rushing yards (14 carries) and 52 receiving yards (six catches).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The second, Lisa Pisano, received a mechanical heart pump in addition to the pig kidney in April 2024.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Robinson finished with just 40 rushing yards (14 carries) and 52 receiving yards (six catches).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receive
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While his girlfriend’s commitment to her studies impressed him, the man admitted that her routine had become a nightly obstacle to his rest.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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When the cremation center staff asked what happened, the partner admitted Aria had been killed by a larger dog.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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LaJoie said Head Start is also required to connect families to dental and health care for kids who enter the program.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In an exclusive interview with Fortune, Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi said that while the White House may be aiming to lift sentiment ahead of midterms, the Fed fears rising unemployment and political blowback if America enters a recession.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite Rashida’s attempts at reason on behalf of Hamida, the elders take the baby away.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Freeman’s coaching style is different and more player-friendly than Kelly’s, and Freeman took Notre Dame to the national championship game a year ago.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Receive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receive. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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