Synonyms of receiving

receiving

verb

present participle of receive

as in admitting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admitting
• entering
• taking
• welcoming
• confirming
• entertaining
• ratifying
• fellowshipping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refusing
• banning
• rejecting
• barring
• dismissing
• declining
• disallowing
• disapproving
• expelling
• blacklisting
• banishing
• throwing out
• ousting
• deporting
• ostracizing
• blackballing
• exiling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of receiving

In the first five months of this year, the organization found, the number of people receiving assistance fell in all but three states, and by as much as 20% in Arizona. — Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

The reviewer may technically be the person receiving the response, but potential customers, employees, journalists and business partners are the ones who will read it months or even years later. — Evan Nierman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

The company must complete additional documentation and reviews before receiving potential DOE authorization for operations. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

The Colts should have their hands full again, as Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 173 yards and posted a rushing and receiving touchdown against Denver. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Rocket Lab carried out Victus Haze in June, launching an Electron rocket and interceptor spacecraft within just 17 hours of receiving notice from the Space Force, setting a launch turnaround record. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

In fact, Douglas set the franchise record for the most receiving yards (94) during a rookie’s debut. — Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Jordan Harris The depth defenseman is signed to a one-year, $850,000 contract after not receiving a qualifying offer. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

However, by receiving this contract, Relativity can now follow a pathway for new launch service providers to compete for future missions. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026