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
Public transport workers are receiving cash handouts.
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
On Saturday, May 16, Academy Award-winning actress Julianne Moore will appear ahead of receiving the 2026 Women in Motion Award presented by Kering and the Festival de Cannes.
—William Earl, Variety, 13 May 2026
The Dane County Humane Society began receiving the remaining 500 dogs this week.
—Scott Bauer, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Beauty tourism is the practice of traveling internationally for cosmetic or aesthetic procedures rather than receiving them locally, spanning everything from skincare and injectables to surgical enhancements like rhinoplasty and body contouring.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Perry had been receiving ketamine treatments for depression — an increasingly common off-label use.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Back in New York, right-hander Kodai Senga (lumbar spine inflammation) played catch Wednesday for the first time since receiving an epidural last week.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Health officials were first alerted about the undeclared products when Costco notified FSIS after receiving two reports of beef sauce and burrata ravioli containing shrimp ravioli.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Texas is receiving its first barriers, while second walls are being built in large swaths of California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 May 2026
ABC News, 13 May 2026
On Saturday, May 16, Academy Award-winning actress Julianne Moore will appear ahead of receiving the 2026 Women in Motion Award presented by Kering and the Festival de Cannes.
—William Earl, Variety, 13 May 2026
The Dane County Humane Society began receiving the remaining 500 dogs this week.
—Scott Bauer, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Beauty tourism is the practice of traveling internationally for cosmetic or aesthetic procedures rather than receiving them locally, spanning everything from skincare and injectables to surgical enhancements like rhinoplasty and body contouring.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Perry had been receiving ketamine treatments for depression — an increasingly common off-label use.
—Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Back in New York, right-hander Kodai Senga (lumbar spine inflammation) played catch Wednesday for the first time since receiving an epidural last week.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Health officials were first alerted about the undeclared products when Costco notified FSIS after receiving two reports of beef sauce and burrata ravioli containing shrimp ravioli.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Texas is receiving its first barriers, while second walls are being built in large swaths of California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receiving
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DeSantis stopped shy of admitting during a press conference on Thursday that the site would be closed, only noting that both parties were discussing operations moving forward.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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Continue reading … SCHOOL SHAKEUP — Smith College 'makes a mockery' of all-women status by admitting transgender students, education watchdog says.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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The trend does not bode well for Massie, who has won every primary challenge since entering Congress with over 70% of the vote.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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In Season 2, the stakes are upped as the battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch, with the war between Corinium and Venturer entering a dangerous phase.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Washington said the airport’s 36-mile-long fence meets Federal Aviation Administration requirements and noted that there are multiple layers of security to prevent a breach from taking place.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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More Americans are hitting the road, boarding flights and taking cruises this Memorial Day, according to AAA.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Receiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receiving. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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