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
According to older research, the same business plan pitched by a man receives funding faster than when pitched by a woman.
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Kim Lawton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
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Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Kevin Ponce, who receives services from both Hope Services and San Andreas Regional Center, returned as DJ to set the party atmosphere at the dance.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Each partner receives a Schedule K-1 showing that partner’s share of taxable income and other tax items.
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Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Kim Lawton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Kevin Ponce, who receives services from both Hope Services and San Andreas Regional Center, returned as DJ to set the party atmosphere at the dance.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Each partner receives a Schedule K-1 showing that partner’s share of taxable income and other tax items.
—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receives
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But even Willis admits AI can be a helpful tool in the right capacity.
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Nunes admits, despite raising concerns with neighbors, a Gabriel camera was recently installed on his building.
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As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
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Sudo enters as the dominant force in the women’s division, seeking her 12th victory.
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This conversation happens right before the crew takes the guests on what looks like a really cool oyster farm tour.
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Your mind takes you on an adventure as Jupiter moves into Leo today.
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