as in to admit
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 receive
Several advocates against domestic violence testified before the Judiciary Committee Monday that domestic violence is a risk factor for incarceration, and that Connecticut’s 70+ mandatory minimum laws often apply, resulting in survivors receiving severe punishments.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
The last four teams receiving at-large berths go to Dayton for First Four play-in games, one on Tuesday, one on Wednesday.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Lehman received a 13-year sentence and Brittian received 13.25 years, according to a release from the state attorney’s office.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
In 2024, the Montgomery County received about $12 million from the sale of renewable energy credits, according to the bill’s fiscal note.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2025
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
The last four teams receiving at-large berths go to Dayton for First Four play-in games, one on Tuesday, one on Wednesday.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Lehman received a 13-year sentence and Brittian received 13.25 years, according to a release from the state attorney’s office.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
In 2024, the Montgomery County received about $12 million from the sale of renewable energy credits, according to the bill’s fiscal note.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receive
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The Trump administration admitted that lowering the cost of everyday goods would take longer than initially promised, but the president blamed Biden's policies' lingering impact.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Male members of that real-life club (for which both Sayers and Christie would eventually serve as presidents) refuse to admit female mystery writers, including their pals Margery Allingham, Emma Orczy and Ngaio Marsh.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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On the first visit, Jones took photos from inside the building of the window that the thieves used to enter the palace.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Around noon on Tuesday, protesters dodged vehicles entering and exiting the business park just off the 91 Freeway.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Trump has repeatedly suggested displacing Palestinians from Gaza and having the United States take ownership of the enclave and rebuild it.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The witness claimed that in April 2024, the teen took an at-home pregnancy test and had a positive result, before her pregnancy was later confirmed by a doctor.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Receive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receive. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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