RECEIVES Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

receives

verb

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 When live video is available, a parent or guardian receives a notification after the teen’s trip begins. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 The money Idaho receives will go into its consumer protection fund and will be transferred into the state’s general fund. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026 If no nominee reaches the 90% threshold, the nominee with the highest 'Yes' percentage receives an Emmy. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 China receives more than 80% of Iranian oil shipments but usually through indirect channels. — Didi Tang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 The federal government responded to the audit's preliminary findings by abruptly pausing in December the millions of dollars in MEP funding Ohio receives. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The project therefore receives protections under California’s Housing Accountability Act, which can limit a city’s ability to reject qualifying housing projects based on certain objections. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 If Charles Baxter still receives an F rating from TEA two years into its partnership with Third Future schools, the district could then be subject to a state takeover, according to Texas law. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 The winner receives £50,000 ($68,055) to fund future projects. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

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Obeid’s approach to covering the Dearborn restaurant scene goes beyond spots with trending offerings and a social media allure, a market Chami admits has its flaws.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Logins admits that pretty much anyone with a good freezer can achieve similar effects.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of admits

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Yet even as his tenure enters its countdown, Duffy continues to lead a critical fight over the regulatory boundaries of derivatives markets.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The Moon enters Pisces and your 1st House of Self, bringing your mood, body, instincts, and personal needs into focus.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of enters

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Legitimate alcohol manufacturers use strict quality controls, and all their products undergo extensive testing, which is expensive and takes quite a bit of time.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
That kind of operational visibility is difficult to build and takes years to get right.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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