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
The airport received three responsive submissions and a selection panel unanimously recommended awarding the contract to the chamber, Carter said.
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Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2025
The Hagia Sophia receives an average of around 50,000 visitors daily and approximately 6-7 million annually, according to Istanbul Deputy Akturkoglu.
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The Associated Press and Danuta Hamlin of Fox News contributed to this report.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The new restrictions, which have raised the risk of global shortages, require exporters of medium and heavy rare earths in question to receive licenses from China’s Ministry of Commerce.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
However, TVLine may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2025
The Hagia Sophia receives an average of around 50,000 visitors daily and approximately 6-7 million annually, according to Istanbul Deputy Akturkoglu.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The Associated Press and Danuta Hamlin of Fox News contributed to this report.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The new restrictions, which have raised the risk of global shortages, require exporters of medium and heavy rare earths in question to receive licenses from China’s Ministry of Commerce.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
However, TVLine may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receive
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The government admitted its mistake but has proven unwilling or unable to correct its error and effect Garcia’s return.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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Davidson openly admits his adoration for Axe, leaning into these more sophisticated scents for everyday use, and soliciting advice to the next generation on how to build confidence while upgrading any younger guy's aesthetic.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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And that’s a parting advice from Anis to anyone looking to enter the space.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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What To Know As the trial enters its second day, the jury has already heard testimony from a paramedic and a friend of O'Keefe.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Many guests spend their entire vacation inside the Disney bubble – playing in the parks, staying at Disney hotels, dining at Disney restaurants, taking resort transportation and more.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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No one is taking Terry Rozier at this point, Jaime Jaquez Jr. certainly is a diminished asset and Duncan Robinson likely would be most valued as an expiring contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Receive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receive. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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