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
Although charges made before a new credit card is received are rarely due to mail theft, this type of traditional fraud still poses a risk.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Set to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. on The Yard, the 68-year-old will serve as the Commencement orator and also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Thoughtful estate planning can rectify this oversight, ensuring that non-biological but emotionally significant heirs receive their fair share.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The international market excluding China received a marginal $200 million increase to $17 billion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Set to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. on The Yard, the 68-year-old will serve as the Commencement orator and also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Thoughtful estate planning can rectify this oversight, ensuring that non-biological but emotionally significant heirs receive their fair share.
—Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The international market excluding China received a marginal $200 million increase to $17 billion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receive
Verb
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Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy admitted in his post-final round interview with reporters that dropping to his knees after watching his playoff birdie putt sink to win the 89th Masters tournament was pure relief.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Miami entered Wednesday with a 5-9 record this season when all three players have been available since Wiggins was acquired from the Golden State Warriors in the Feb. 6 Jimmy Butler trade.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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With the arrival of Bizzarri and Maggio, the brand entered the American market, with a first U.S. boutique in the Bal Harbour Shops in Miami opening in December.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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People with diabetes who are using insulin, taking medication that lowers blood glucose, or are at risk of ketoacidosis should proceed with caution and be supervised by a healthcare professional.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ariana Grande's Glinda blonde has been a permanent fixture since filming Wicked, but the pop star took a brief break from the shade with her latest project.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Receive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receive. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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