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
While there is definitely debate on whether or not the graphic videos of Kirk’s death should be shown, those rejoicing in his death are receiving rapid retribution.
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Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Tucker Kraft, the game’s leader in receiving yards with 124 on just six catches, had a massive 57-yard reception to quickly flip the field into Washington territory during the drive.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Law enforcement receiving those detention requests from ICE are required to hold people already in jail for a period of 48 hours if they’re suspected of being in the country illegally.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Hampton University, Virginia State University, Bethune-Cookman University and Alabama State University were among several HBCUs that reported receiving potential threats to campus safety.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Turner also argued his work landing Jones the Mavericks’ offer was instrumental in Jones receiving the Clippers offer.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
In May, Gatlin was arrested on charges of defrauding her former employer, including fabricating fake invoices from vendors such as Jones and receiving kickbacks from them.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Later in the trailer, McLachlan recalls receiving a bomb threat.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The midshipman is stable and receiving medical attention as a result.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Tucker Kraft, the game’s leader in receiving yards with 124 on just six catches, had a massive 57-yard reception to quickly flip the field into Washington territory during the drive.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Law enforcement receiving those detention requests from ICE are required to hold people already in jail for a period of 48 hours if they’re suspected of being in the country illegally.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Hampton University, Virginia State University, Bethune-Cookman University and Alabama State University were among several HBCUs that reported receiving potential threats to campus safety.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Turner also argued his work landing Jones the Mavericks’ offer was instrumental in Jones receiving the Clippers offer.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
In May, Gatlin was arrested on charges of defrauding her former employer, including fabricating fake invoices from vendors such as Jones and receiving kickbacks from them.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Later in the trailer, McLachlan recalls receiving a bomb threat.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The midshipman is stable and receiving medical attention as a result.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receiving
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The case was settled without Tinder admitting fault.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Under the terms of the new agreement — filed in July and approved by the Iowa State Board of Appeals on Tuesday, per the Register — the state will pay $85,000 to the plaintiffs to settle the case without admitting wrongdoing.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
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The new strategy aims to leverage Ford’s iconic brand while simultaneously signaling that the car company is entering a new era, Materazzo said.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Zeffy fundraiser that’s raised over $400,000 of its $737,000 goal will help engineers in Gaza buy and reuse materials — as aid entering Gaza is heavily restricted by Israel — to extend the hospital, Jboor and Hawash-Kuemmerle said.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine recently sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT coached the California boy in planning and taking his own life earlier this year.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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But if anyone is taking bets on who will shape the future of fashion publishing, Enninful is surely in the running.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Receiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receiving. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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