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 Poniewozik, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2022
This finding contradicted the received wisdom at the time that a new species would not arise if the existing population was still in contact and exchanging genes.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 30 Jan. 2023
Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Case 1000 centres on charges alleging that Netanyahu and his wife wrongfully received almost 700,000 shekels (£150,000) in gifts – including champagne and cigars – from Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and Australian businessman James Packer.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The series stands apart, though, for showing how Banerjee, born in India, uses a learned idea of American appetites to pursue a received idea of the American dream.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2022
This finding contradicted the received wisdom at the time that a new species would not arise if the existing population was still in contact and exchanging genes.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 30 Jan. 2023
Verb
And research from The Collective shows that in the years leading up to 2024, women’s sports received, on average, 15% of total sports media coverage and 10% of sponsorship dollars.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Case 1000 centres on charges alleging that Netanyahu and his wife wrongfully received almost 700,000 shekels (£150,000) in gifts – including champagne and cigars – from Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and Australian businessman James Packer.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for received
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In his final statement, Tang admitted guilt and expressed remorse for his actions.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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After filming the show in October 2024, Foxx spoke to CBS Mornings' Gayle King backstage and admitted that creating his special was emotionally taxing.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The report provided a variety of statistics about the office’s investigations, how many complaints were filed and the general types of allegations.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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The study authors also found higher scores on general wellbeing, career satisfaction, and overall work quality of life.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Founded by singer-songwriter Rihanna, the cosmetics brand entered the market with 40 foundation shades, effectively throwing down the gauntlet to an industry that had historically alienated women of color by limiting its palette to lighter skin tones.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Also noting that as more ATS platforms entered the market, separate connections to each ATS meant multiple processes for broker dealers and money managers.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Pace over blocks of Roman roads where warehouses, public baths and markets once buzzed; examine varied mosaics that portray everyday events from a magnificent but fleeting era.Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The programs in both Flint and Kalamazoo rely on a combination of public and philanthropic dollars, from funders like the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Stryker Johnston Foundation and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
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As burnout has shown to affect women disproportionately to men, Kathy McCabe bridges a growing gap between productivity and overall employee satisfaction.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Though overall interest was low, the party managed to recruit 16 men.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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TikTok is popular for its scrolling algorithm and allows users to post videos between three seconds and 10 minutes long.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, liberty poles had been popular during the Whiskey Rebellion.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The first Black American to be elevated to a top national diplomatic post, Powell took the oath of office about a month later after unanimous Senate confirmation. 2007: Yacht rock singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg died at 56 in his Maine mansion after battling prostate cancer.Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Yoon's martial law decree on Dec. 3 lasted six hours before being overturned by a unanimous vote in the National Assembly.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Received.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/received. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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