as in prevailing
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
traditionally the received opinion was that, in the event of a divorce, the mother should get custody of the children
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Relevance
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as in admitted
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 received
James Poniewozik, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2022
This finding contradicted the received wisdom at the time that a new species would not arise if the existing population was still in contact and exchanging genes.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 30 Jan. 2023
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
With the community's help, Babbitt has now received a washer, a dryer, patio furniture and items for her children for Christmas.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The series stands apart, though, for showing how Banerjee, born in India, uses a learned idea of American appetites to pursue a received idea of the American dream.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2022
This finding contradicted the received wisdom at the time that a new species would not arise if the existing population was still in contact and exchanging genes.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 30 Jan. 2023
Verb
Turner has been amazed by the overwhelming support she's received since posting the clip online.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
With the community's help, Babbitt has now received a washer, a dryer, patio furniture and items for her children for Christmas.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for received
Verb
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On January 3, 1959, Alaska was officially admitted as the 49th state.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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Through the deal, Anthropic admitted no wrongdoing and agreed to maintain its current strong guardrails on its AI models and products throughout the litigation.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Jay Hutchins is the general manager at Brent & Becky's Bulbs in Gloucester, Virginia.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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The governor, a Greenwich Democrat and fiscal moderate, also has had both education and general government aid in his crosshairs in recent years, CCM charges.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Or was this a loss in a transaction entered into with an aim of profit?—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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In April, Cramer entered a not guilty plea in the homicide case.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The next four largest egg producers are privately held, so their financial data are not public.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Private fears become public and Gaines sharply renders the stress of Clay’s twoness.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What do these cuts mean for the millions of students who rely on federal financial aid, the schools that depend on federal funding, and the overall health of the U.S. education system?—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Watkins was a raw, though scratchy, wide forward, prolific at youth team level but erratic in his overall game.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This exceptional home is in what is known as a popular neighborhood.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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True branding strength comes from owning your narrative—not just following what’s popular.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision unanimous decision (49-46 x3) Chidi Njokuani def.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The unanimous three-judge panel on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the administration is likely to succeed in its February appeal, though the two judges appointed by Democratic presidents made clear a challenge could still succeed in the future.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Received.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/received. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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