RECEIVING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

receiving

verb

present participle of receive

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 The new system allows the drone to release supplies while hovering, drop payloads during forward flight, or land and unload cargo autonomously, eliminating the need for personnel or dedicated equipment at the receiving site. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 The people attending the official screenings are invited to vote, and the film receiving the highest average score receives the Armani Beauty Audience Award. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 Plus, Smith was the Chiefs’ favorite pass-receiving target out of the backfield with 25 receptions for 172 yards and a touchdown. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 Federal reimbursement fluctuates based on the percentage of families receiving assistance. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026 Brock will also have to try to contain Juelz Carter who led the Coyotes with 136 yards rushing on 13 carries as well as 75 yards receiving on seven catches with a pair of scores. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026 There are very few American industries that private equity has not leached into, and investors are now setting their sights on the multibillion-dollar youth sports industry, with numerous sports receiving an influx of funds. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026 Additionally, almost 21,500 security personnel have been mobilized in attempts to speed up the search and rescue operations, with over 5,000 people receiving treatment for injuries, officials said. — Anna Bourke, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Once again, Shannon Walker began receiving voicemails and emails. — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026

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Joe wastes no time admitting this was a side quest of personal satisfaction.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2026
Two of the industry's biggest players, days apart, admitting the same thing.

— Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of admitting

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However, entering June, crude prices pulled back significantly, while retail gasoline prices declined at a markedly slower pace.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Late Thursday, Hoffenberg shared with the Tribune a two-hour surveillance video that, at one point, shows Landek and Hoffenberg entering the frame in mid-conversation.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of entering

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At this late juncture in the season, the instability of the Akira One’s revolving-door crew is taking its toll.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
According to the memo, Google will begin taking electric service in February 2027 and will ramp up to full capacity by October 2029.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

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