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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Although Francis released an audio message on March 6 and the Vatican distributed a photo of him March 16, Sunday’s blessing will be the first live appearance since Francis was admitted Feb. 14 for what has become the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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In comparison, the transfer admit rate of about 40% does not distinguish between in-state and out-of-state candidates.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Jennie entered the top 10 in 19 different countries – hitting No. 2 in Australia and Korea and No. 3 in the UK.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Miami Herald was first to confirm that along with Cuba and Venezuela, which would be hit with an absolute ban on its nationals entering the U.S., some Caribbean countries would also be joining Haiti on the list.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Medics took the man to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in critical but stable condition.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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National Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza told Fox News Digital that these videos on TikTok and other social media outlets are nothing new, but feels that the Trump administration is taking the videos seriously and actively working to secure the border.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Receive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receive. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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