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
Nearly one in seven Massachusetts residents receives SNAP benefits, a rate far higher than neighboring states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut.
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Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
The form and tax are generally due 18 months after the end of the year in which the taxpayer receives the gift.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The Beltline, similarly, receives TAD support and financial support from a special services district and philanthropic donors.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The Future Fund receives money from a fee paid by employers.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 27 Jan. 2026
Crucially, the results also determine how much state and federal funding a county receives to tackle homelessness.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
The Dispatch Science system receives information on a load.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But a drought lasting deep into February could change that equation, especially if the county receives a lot of Santa Ana winds.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The winner also receives $1,500 gift basket.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
The form and tax are generally due 18 months after the end of the year in which the taxpayer receives the gift.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The Beltline, similarly, receives TAD support and financial support from a special services district and philanthropic donors.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The Future Fund receives money from a fee paid by employers.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 27 Jan. 2026
Crucially, the results also determine how much state and federal funding a county receives to tackle homelessness.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
The Dispatch Science system receives information on a load.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But a drought lasting deep into February could change that equation, especially if the county receives a lot of Santa Ana winds.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The winner also receives $1,500 gift basket.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 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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Look for data on the interplanetary magnetic field’s Bz component, which determines how easily solar energy enters Earth’s magnetosphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When a driver enters the wrong ramp, the system activates flashing lights and cameras.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 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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