as in admitting
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 receiving
Families would be notified March 13 with affected students receiving new school assignments by May 1.
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Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
But Kaszas’ ultimate destiny had nothing to do with inflicting — or receiving — bruises, contusions or broken limbs.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
After receiving community input, the district identified building maintenance, technology upgrades, improved athletic facilities, playground equipment and new elementary schools, among a number of other projects, as top priorities the bond could fund.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Civil rights organizations were receiving quiet warnings from legal counsel.
—Adrianne Wright, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s when recipients born between the 1st and 10th of the month, who began receiving benefits after May 1997, are scheduled to see their checks land.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
According to the department, more than 50,000 bookings occurred there in 2025, with each receiving mental and health assessments.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Kennett entered the season as a rising recruit after receiving an offer from Notre Dame.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Several media outlets reported receiving ransom notes, one of which requested several million dollars in bitcoin and threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if the money wasn’t sent.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
But Kaszas’ ultimate destiny had nothing to do with inflicting — or receiving — bruises, contusions or broken limbs.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
After receiving community input, the district identified building maintenance, technology upgrades, improved athletic facilities, playground equipment and new elementary schools, among a number of other projects, as top priorities the bond could fund.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Civil rights organizations were receiving quiet warnings from legal counsel.
—Adrianne Wright, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s when recipients born between the 1st and 10th of the month, who began receiving benefits after May 1997, are scheduled to see their checks land.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
According to the department, more than 50,000 bookings occurred there in 2025, with each receiving mental and health assessments.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Kennett entered the season as a rising recruit after receiving an offer from Notre Dame.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Several media outlets reported receiving ransom notes, one of which requested several million dollars in bitcoin and threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if the money wasn’t sent.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receiving
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Radical transparency means admitting mistakes Armedangels prides itself on using only chlorine-free wool from certified organic farms.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The case was settled out of court in 2022, with Andrew admitting no wrongdoing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Italy would be allowed to prohibit migrant ships from entering Italian waters for up to 30 days, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The footage shows Ragan and another man entering the business armed with guns and pointing them at customers.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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At UChicago Medicine, doctors use an AI called Ambient, a note-taking tool that records patient visits and then writes detailed notes for the doctors.—
Audrina Sinclair,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Behind forceful nights from Nic Claxton, who scored a career-high 28 points, and Noah Clowney, who added 22, and with three rookies taking full advantage of their minutes, the Nets found just enough offense to beat the Chicago Bulls 123-115 at Barclays Center.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Receiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receiving. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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