as in admits
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 receives
The difference in how much each school receives of these funds is stark, the dashboard shows, with schools that were more White and affluent receiving fewer dollars.
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Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The program receives most of its funding from the federal government.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Associated Press receives support from the Walton Family Foundation for coverage of water and environmental policy.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
One grand prize winner receives free bread for a year, while the runner up wins a native fruit tree.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
When the man, James, is pronounced dead nine days later, Jacob pleads guilty to manslaughter and receives 30 months in prison — a sentencing that feels much too light for James’ parents, Joan (Tony winner Victoria Clark) and David (Sam Robards).
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Remove any dead leaves remaining on the plant and store the pot in a dark, unheated location that receives very little sun, such as a garage, shed, crawl space, or unused room.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The winner of America's Got Talent receives $1,000,000.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
The program receives most of its funding from the federal government.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Associated Press receives support from the Walton Family Foundation for coverage of water and environmental policy.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
One grand prize winner receives free bread for a year, while the runner up wins a native fruit tree.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
When the man, James, is pronounced dead nine days later, Jacob pleads guilty to manslaughter and receives 30 months in prison — a sentencing that feels much too light for James’ parents, Joan (Tony winner Victoria Clark) and David (Sam Robards).
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Remove any dead leaves remaining on the plant and store the pot in a dark, unheated location that receives very little sun, such as a garage, shed, crawl space, or unused room.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The winner of America's Got Talent receives $1,000,000.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receives
Verb
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The man admits that his expectation is for both of them to contribute equally once they are settled.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, Wallcast enters a new chapter with an upgrade of its audio and camera systems.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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He high-fives Baby Shark, who enters from his left.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The show takes that fleeting prank and asks what happens when disguise isn’t a joke but a lifeline, when the mask becomes the only face the world will accept.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even within genre parameters, the director never takes the road well-traveled, offering jolts and marvels around every corner.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Receives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receives. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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