RECEIVES Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

receives

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present tense third-person singular of receive

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 In contrast, the Indiana Hoosiers, reigning national football champion, receives $50 million over 20 years from Merchants Bank to put its name on the stadium. — Eric Womack, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 The clock starts when the insurer receives the department’s notice, not simply on your submission date. — Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Its boosted flat-six engine receives a power bump, and rear-axle steering is now standard, as are larger brakes with six-piston calipers up front. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 This is when the region receives most of its snowfall, so shifting your aurora viewing plans before or after this period gives you considerably better visibility. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Adelaide receives news of John’s death from their son, Adrien. — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 The Fly Faster Tee uses heavyweight cotton jersey with a faded finish, while the Patch Tee receives a heavy enzyme wash. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Working with the Catholic charity Caritas, her initiative receives more than 29 pounds of medicine each week from humanitarian groups in Canada and the United States, travelers carrying donations and local residents. — Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Working with the Catholic charity Caritas, her initiative receives more than 13 kilograms (29 pounds) of medicine each week from humanitarian groups in Canada and the United States, travelers carrying donations and local residents. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

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Big 12 admits end-of-game error The Big 12 issued a statement acknowledging its officials erred by not allowing Notre Dame one more play when the game clock showed one second remained when CJ Carr’s incomplete pass hit the ground on the final play.

— Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
The ongoing legal troubles compounded the stress the Hollywood couple was already dealing with and things almost took a really wrong turn, Mangianello admits.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

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Changing the nozzle instead of the color Creality's answer is called KliTek, a four-channel system that takes a slightly different approach.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
The company takes its name from the original Artcraft Pictures, a distribution banner established in 1916 that became part of Paramount Pictures and was associated with some of the studio’s biggest silent-era stars, including Mary Pickford.

— Lise Pedersen, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

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