receiving end
noun
: the position of being a recipient or especially a victim
—usually used in the phrase on the receiving end
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During the Yankees' recent series in Cleveland, Bellinger was on the receiving end of some particularly unusual heckling from fans in the seats at Progressive Field.
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Fox was on the receiving end of criticism and scrutiny after his performance late in the Knicks’ 107-106 come-from-behind victory on Wednesday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Paul was on the receiving end of a front flip attack from Angelo Dawkins, of the Street Profits, during their match for the World Tag Team Championship.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The New Zealander has been on the receiving end of some social media flak this week after a viral video from TMZ swept X on Monday.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
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Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Fox was on the receiving end of criticism and scrutiny after his performance late in the Knicks’ 107-106 come-from-behind victory on Wednesday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Paul was on the receiving end of a front flip attack from Angelo Dawkins, of the Street Profits, during their match for the World Tag Team Championship.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The New Zealander has been on the receiving end of some social media flak this week after a viral video from TMZ swept X on Monday.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
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“Receiving end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receiving%20end. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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