as in admits
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 receives
The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Despite interest at the start of filming, and in some cases A-list backers, none of these films have secured a deal with a major studio or streamer, which is uncommon when a title receives buzz overseas.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
An active duty military member who suffers a serious injury while training off-base over the weekend receives free healthcare and can receive a military medical retirement and a Veterans Affairs disability pension if the injury is severe enough.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The first-place winner receives 50% of the prize pool, second place takes home 30% of the pool and third place gets 20%.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Benefits are available to families making less than $3,500 monthly, and the average family receives $340 per month.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
That means that person now receives $298 per month on their EBT card, where SNAP benefits are deposited.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Outdoors, choose a spot that’s sheltered from wind and receives morning sun.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Indiana receives pups from non-Hoosier woodrats from these zoos, Bordenkecher said, and that will hopefully help the population avoid any genetic bottlenecks.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Despite interest at the start of filming, and in some cases A-list backers, none of these films have secured a deal with a major studio or streamer, which is uncommon when a title receives buzz overseas.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
An active duty military member who suffers a serious injury while training off-base over the weekend receives free healthcare and can receive a military medical retirement and a Veterans Affairs disability pension if the injury is severe enough.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The first-place winner receives 50% of the prize pool, second place takes home 30% of the pool and third place gets 20%.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Benefits are available to families making less than $3,500 monthly, and the average family receives $340 per month.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
That means that person now receives $298 per month on their EBT card, where SNAP benefits are deposited.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Outdoors, choose a spot that’s sheltered from wind and receives morning sun.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Indiana receives pups from non-Hoosier woodrats from these zoos, Bordenkecher said, and that will hopefully help the population avoid any genetic bottlenecks.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receives
Verb
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Not our favorite of the breakfast meats, the poster admits, but not past its expiration date.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Peppe admits more precise dating of dinosaur fossils found elsewhere, especially in Europe and Asia, is needed to reach any firm conclusion.—
DINO GRANDONI THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Data acquisition begins immediately once the fiber enters the well, ensuring real-time insights into well performance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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The challenge for leaders as AI enters its next chapter will be not just harnessing its power, but ensuring its benefits are shared among workers, companies, and economies alike.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Choosing the right one takes some thought, though.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.—
Time,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Receives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receives. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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