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
Holihan's office said the misinformation led to the Griffins receiving several tax bills and notices that had been authored by Koren.
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Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Bong Joon-Ho, the Oscar-winning director of Parasite, was also once barred from receiving government funding for his left-leaning films.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Last month, a US district court gave preliminary approval to the settlement, and since then, some users have reported receiving an email about claiming their funds.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Tyson may not have blazing speed, but his ability to separate with his route running would take a lot of pressure off Wilson and the rest of the receiving corps.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Shubert said its current Broadway season subscribers will soon be receiving renewal notices in the mail.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
The event will include a pep rally, with Driftwood Middle having been nationally recognized as a Green Ribbon School, receiving multiple honors for efforts in sustainability and environmental stewardship.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Many dealers have stopped receiving the 126710BLRO across markets, secondary prices are up $3,000 since January, and a 2022 patent for red-and-black ceramic means the Coke is next, likely white gold first.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
One woman died after suffering a seizure, falling and receiving no medical care for hours.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Bong Joon-Ho, the Oscar-winning director of Parasite, was also once barred from receiving government funding for his left-leaning films.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Last month, a US district court gave preliminary approval to the settlement, and since then, some users have reported receiving an email about claiming their funds.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Tyson may not have blazing speed, but his ability to separate with his route running would take a lot of pressure off Wilson and the rest of the receiving corps.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Shubert said its current Broadway season subscribers will soon be receiving renewal notices in the mail.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
The event will include a pep rally, with Driftwood Middle having been nationally recognized as a Green Ribbon School, receiving multiple honors for efforts in sustainability and environmental stewardship.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Many dealers have stopped receiving the 126710BLRO across markets, secondary prices are up $3,000 since January, and a 2022 patent for red-and-black ceramic means the Coke is next, likely white gold first.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
One woman died after suffering a seizure, falling and receiving no medical care for hours.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receiving
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Soderbergh extracts some fun from the ensuing cat-and-mouse logistics, from Lori’s meticulous duplication of the Christophers to Julian’s efforts to bluff her into admitting her true intentions.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The suit also accused Michel, Esformes and others of admitting elderly patients from ALFs owned by Michel and Esformes to Larkin for medically unnecessary treatment paid for by Medicare and Medicaid.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Last month, there was widespread backlash when two senior leaders of the Catholic Church in Jerusalem were initially blocked from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to mark the start of Holy Week on Palm Sunday.—
Riane Lumer,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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So far, he's picked up and dropped off about ten people, taking them to anything from doctor's appointments to haircuts.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Rhyne did not advocate for taking money from the state’s $625 million school voucher program to fund public schools.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Receiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receiving. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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