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 Horncastle,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Variety reached out to Hammer’s representative to confirm if the actor would reprise the role, but has received no reply as yet.
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Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 June 2026
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Adjective
The received wisdom was that the Premier League would have three, possibly four, of its six representatives in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Smart received a 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for Call Me Izzy on Broadwayand earned a Tony Award nomination for her role in The Man Who Came to Dinner.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Variety reached out to Hammer’s representative to confirm if the actor would reprise the role, but has received no reply as yet.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for received
Adjective
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The group noted the projection was revised upward from an earlier estimate owing to an additional year in the budget window and higher prevailing interest rates.
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Likewise, prevailing concepts of Hamlet at the time cast the prince as a wan and melancholic, leading critics to bristle at Bernhardt’s energy.
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Berner admitted that she's dabbled in some of the trends, including light therapy, but hasn't undergone a laser treatment yet.
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The hardest part of building the hotel, Jones admitted, would be the acrylic—curved and clear windows for panoramic views, four inches thick, and strong enough to hold back the sea.
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Little’s lack of response to a possible return that offseason resulted in general manager Ned Colletti pursuing other options.
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While unions secured general salary increases last year to offset the salary reductions associated with the leave program, the agreements did not include similar increases in July 2026.
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Contreras, meanwhile, entered Tuesday's game after an emotional stretch.
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The autopsy also found that a gunshot wound entered Wiley on the right side of his chest and exited on the left side of his chest, Crump said.
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At least two other children in Florida have died in hot cars since the beginning of 2026, according to the education and public awareness group Kids and Cars.
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Unitree has emerged as the world’s largest humanoid robot maker and is preparing for a public listing in Shanghai later this year.
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Miami Fire Rescue paramedics took the man, thought to be in his early 30s, to Jackson Memorial Hospital, Fallat said.
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In early June, Johnson met with workers who support the ILA and took a photo with them.
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Margarine naturally contains essential fatty acids, which are important for cell function and overall health.
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That film, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, ignited to $125 million and ended its run with $618 million, a promising enough tally amid the overall decline of comic book adaptations.
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The Dyl, made with Bayab gin, passionfruit and dill, is named after the owner’s daughter and has become a popular option on the menu.
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One popular saying suggests a knot tied on a rainy day is harder to untie.
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“Received.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/received. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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