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
MemorialCare delivers expert, compassionate maternity care – from emergency OB to neonatal support – ensuring every mother and baby receives the highest level of care.
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Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
If an employee receives a paycheck by mail, make a copy of that document.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Close to an east or north-facing window that receives morning light is ideal, or install a grow light if sufficient light is unavailable.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70%.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
When Connecticut receives a report of human trafficking – or modern slavery – multiple agencies collaborate to determine the situation, rescue the victim and provide necessary services like housing, health care and mental health support, and prosecute the offender.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Stand receives grants from a few local foundations, community donations, and ticket sales.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
Your 6th House of Reliability receives the nurturing Moon, which is a great boost for simplifying routines to better pace yourself throughout each day.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
If an employee receives a paycheck by mail, make a copy of that document.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Close to an east or north-facing window that receives morning light is ideal, or install a grow light if sufficient light is unavailable.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70%.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
When Connecticut receives a report of human trafficking – or modern slavery – multiple agencies collaborate to determine the situation, rescue the victim and provide necessary services like housing, health care and mental health support, and prosecute the offender.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Stand receives grants from a few local foundations, community donations, and ticket sales.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
Your 6th House of Reliability receives the nurturing Moon, which is a great boost for simplifying routines to better pace yourself throughout each day.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receives
Verb
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Plemons admits Lanthimos’ rehearsal process initially left him lost.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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Even after 12 years together, Sarah admits that those who knew them in high school are still probably shocked by their coupling.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Newsom enters his last year in office facing an $18 billion deficit, which the Legislative Analyst’s Office projected could swell to $35 billion next year.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Johnson also enters the job with head coaching experience.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Whoever takes the role is significantly restricted by the prior regime.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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When violations occur and are reported, CPS takes prompt and appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination and referral to law enforcement, as required by law, while upholding the highest ethical standards.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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