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
Worst case scenario is that Baltimore metro receives a few flurries with up to a trace of snow.
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Steven Sosna, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Right before the first charter guests arrive, Joe receives news that her grandfather is in the hospital.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
In return, the school receives good PR, great photo ops for marketing and recruiting; the city may draw fans and attention to increase tourist spending.
—Mac Engel
february 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Robert Sainburg receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Development, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense.
—Candice Maenza, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
Thus, fans of The Life of a Showgirl will have to wait until 2027 to see if the album receives any recognition from the Recording Academy.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
If the project receives state and federal grants, construction would start at the end of 2027, and last about two years, Stefan Heisler, the city’s housing manager, told the council Tuesday.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The human body relies on a sensory network in which the nervous system receives and integrates signals from organs, such as the ears, eyes and tongue, as well as sensors throughout the body detecting things like pressure, temperature and balance.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
In addition to the award money, each filmmaker receives unlimited access to the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives at Miami Dade College.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Steven Sosna, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Right before the first charter guests arrive, Joe receives news that her grandfather is in the hospital.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
In return, the school receives good PR, great photo ops for marketing and recruiting; the city may draw fans and attention to increase tourist spending.
—Mac Engel
february 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Robert Sainburg receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Development, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense.
—Candice Maenza, The Conversation, 2 Feb. 2026
Thus, fans of The Life of a Showgirl will have to wait until 2027 to see if the album receives any recognition from the Recording Academy.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
If the project receives state and federal grants, construction would start at the end of 2027, and last about two years, Stefan Heisler, the city’s housing manager, told the council Tuesday.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The human body relies on a sensory network in which the nervous system receives and integrates signals from organs, such as the ears, eyes and tongue, as well as sensors throughout the body detecting things like pressure, temperature and balance.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
In addition to the award money, each filmmaker receives unlimited access to the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives at Miami Dade College.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receives
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Government admits failures of Army pilots A few legal revelations have been unveiled in the weeks leading up to the board meeting, which could create longer term impact on the Army and other agencies involved.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mindy admits the hardest part has been navigating the logistics, including the financial and ownership decisions, and making sure everyone feels comfortable.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Evergreen Park 20-6 (NR) Veteran coach George Shimko enters this week for the Mustangs with 199 career wins.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Czechia enters the 2026 Olympics fifth in the pecking order among contenders with depth as a major concern.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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When big feelings are involved, getting organized takes more than just putting your things in bins or drawers.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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There are a few characters—the cowboy who leads horseback rides through the canyon (straight from central casting, but totally legit), or the guide who takes you hiking into the desert who knows how to survive on cactus and insects and also feels the presence of Navajo ghosts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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