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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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
Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
California man detained in connection with Madison school shooting, records show Abundant Life received school safety grant money.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 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
Scott Sanborn predicted Stripe and Chime (which received a few other votes) as likely candidates, while Sandy Kimura of Money Forward suggested Klarna and Plaid (note Chime is a former portfolio company).
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
California man detained in connection with Madison school shooting, records show Abundant Life received school safety grant money.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for received
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Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from the hospital Tuesday, after he was admitted with a fever Monday afternoon, a spokesman said.Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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According to Oldenburg, the department admitted 61 individuals for competency services in November, getting them off of the waitlist.Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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More news: Legendary Chicago Slugger, Television Analyst, Dies at 79 Sutherland later spent 12 years as a special assistant to the general manager for the Los Angeles Angels (1999-2011), coinciding with the team's first and only World Series championship in 2002.Newsweek, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Last season, the Chargers’ stretch run featured the firing of Brandon Staley as coach and Tom Telesco as general manager after a 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 14, 2023.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024
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Crews entered the cabin of each gondola from above and lowered people's equipment to the ground.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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At noon Marshall Ratliff, Henry Helms, Robert Hill and Louis Davis entered the First National Bank of Cisco with guns drawn.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ultimate guide to earning passive income online For some, that could mean opting for a public university with lower tuition for in-state students or attending a school that offers you a generous financial aid package.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Wendy Williams’ recent public outings have been far and few, but her latest appearance this week was for a major milestone.Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Devices like the Hero Arm, equipped with advanced sensors to replicate natural hand movements, offer valuable benefits for children's growth, health, and overall well-being.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Yet the overall decadence of the drink remains the same.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Here's a look back at some of the most popular Axios listings of the year.Brianna Crane, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
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For Cardellini, who never thought the show would be so popular that people would be celebrating its 25th anniversary, this turn of events still feels shocking.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
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The first Black American to be elevated to a top national diplomatic post, Powell took the oath of office about a month later after unanimous Senate confirmation. 2007: Yacht rock singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg died at 56 in his Maine mansion after battling prostate cancer.Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Yoon's martial law decree on Dec. 3 lasted six hours before being overturned by a unanimous vote in the National Assembly.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Received.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/received. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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