RECEIVES Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

receives

verb

present tense third-person singular of receive

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 Smithsonian, which receives significant federal funding, now faces pressure over both its governance and its relationship with the administration. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026 The Associated Press’ women in the workforce coverage receives financial support from Pivotal Ventures. — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Too bad for her, then, that, once Hazel is in bed, Paula receives a video from her time living in Portland. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 July 2026 The Associated Press receives support from the Walton Family Foundation for coverage of water and environmental policy. — ABC News, 15 July 2026 Ensuring that a Venus flytrap receives adequate sunlight is essential for its health, longevity, and vibrant color. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026 Today, a passenger books a flight and receives an e-ticket bound to a PNR. — Somit Goyal, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The station receives about four calls each day, which already has the fire district stretched to its limit, Trumble said. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

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Lehmann admits the clash of personalities made for a complicated shoot.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Wadden admits that the color has a richness and warmth that might seem like a daring choice to homeowners who are accustomed to more understated palettes.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of admits

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Phil Mafah enters his second season fully healthy and with the momentum of a strong offseason in the eyes of his coaches.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Mack’s appointment represents the latest addition to the accomplished executive leadership team assembled by Vazquez as BKB enters its next phase of global growth.

— James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of enters

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Players each have 30 seconds on a personal clock, so whoever takes the longest and runs out of time first — sometimes because Jacquis calls for detailed clarifications — gets booted.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Here, The Athletic takes a look at some of the youngsters who will be hoping to make a positive impression.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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