as in admits
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 receives
Bacon notes the Department of Corrections receives almost all its money from the general fund so more money for corrections means less for education, transportation, and Medicaid.
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Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
When an employee is subject to joint employment, all employers involved are jointly liable for ensuring the employee receives the correct wages and benefits, including overtime.
—Keith Sonderling, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Once the nonprofit receives enough stories, Goldsmith plans to use artificial intelligence to consolidate their insight into actionable processes for growth that will be publicly shared.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Microsoft is a major investor in OpenAI and receives 20% of the AI company's revenue as part of their relationship.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
The Associated Press receives support from the Walton Family Foundation for coverage of water and environmental policy.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
That measure would require extensive audits of any program that receives funding from new or higher state taxes.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
On her five-hour road trip, Susie receives increasingly weird messages from Daniella, none of which are threatening but the vibes are certainly off.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
When selecting a location for your bee hotel, choose a sheltered area that’s protected from strong winds and rain but receives full sun in the morning.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
When an employee is subject to joint employment, all employers involved are jointly liable for ensuring the employee receives the correct wages and benefits, including overtime.
—Keith Sonderling, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Once the nonprofit receives enough stories, Goldsmith plans to use artificial intelligence to consolidate their insight into actionable processes for growth that will be publicly shared.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Microsoft is a major investor in OpenAI and receives 20% of the AI company's revenue as part of their relationship.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
The Associated Press receives support from the Walton Family Foundation for coverage of water and environmental policy.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
That measure would require extensive audits of any program that receives funding from new or higher state taxes.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
On her five-hour road trip, Susie receives increasingly weird messages from Daniella, none of which are threatening but the vibes are certainly off.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
When selecting a location for your bee hotel, choose a sheltered area that’s protected from strong winds and rain but receives full sun in the morning.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receives
Verb
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Braff admits, but explains the conflicted choice.—
Amanda Champagne-Meadows,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Providence and Lincoln-Way West move up, while Sandburg enters topsy-turvy rankings.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The replay shows the puck enters the goal just below the crossbar and caroms off the frame at the back of the net.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú takes it even further back.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the adult-content industry, identity cosplay takes a different form.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Receives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receives. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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