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
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Recent Examples of receiving
Here is Carreras profiting from that exact ploy while playing for Benfica against Barcelona in the Champions League last season, sneaking forward on the far side before receiving the switch and hammering a low cross into striker Vangelis Pavlidis to score.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Opposition candidate Edmundo González fled to Spain after receiving threats of arrest.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Foo Bar will be hosting a costume contest during its grand opening, with the first prize winner receiving $500 in cash!
—Avidxchange Music Factory, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers from both major political parties have expressed concerns about Trump ordering the military actions without receiving authorization from Congress or providing many details.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Helena, meanwhile, was supposedly a mystic receiving directions from spiritual masters hidden in the Himalayas.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
Trevante reports for duty, receiving a promotion.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The number of credentials awarded has increased by more than 13,000 during the last decade, while the number of students receiving credentials has increased by roughly 8,000.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
But at a time when more and more working-age young people are receiving this diagnosis, balancing cancer and career is another crucial concern.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Opposition candidate Edmundo González fled to Spain after receiving threats of arrest.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Foo Bar will be hosting a costume contest during its grand opening, with the first prize winner receiving $500 in cash!
—Avidxchange Music Factory, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Lawmakers from both major political parties have expressed concerns about Trump ordering the military actions without receiving authorization from Congress or providing many details.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Helena, meanwhile, was supposedly a mystic receiving directions from spiritual masters hidden in the Himalayas.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
Trevante reports for duty, receiving a promotion.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The number of credentials awarded has increased by more than 13,000 during the last decade, while the number of students receiving credentials has increased by roughly 8,000.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2025
But at a time when more and more working-age young people are receiving this diagnosis, balancing cancer and career is another crucial concern.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receiving
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Andrew has always denied the allegations and settled out of court in 2022 without admitting liability.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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One by one, global giants are admitting they've been breached, from tech powerhouses like Google to insurance leaders such as Allianz and Farmers and even luxury brands like Dior.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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This year, Spirit Halloween is extending over 20 contracts to support the expansion of Spirit Christmas, now entering its second year.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The aim is to drill the first well slowly, entering five different geologic zones and testing for oil and gas in each of them.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite a remarkable performance against the New York Rangers last week, Stolarz appears to be taking a step back early this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Receiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receiving. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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