wide receiver
noun
: a football receiver who normally lines up several yards to the side of the offensive formation
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Cristobal responded Monday to star Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who referenced Ohio State’s controversial double-overtime victory over Miami in the national championship game in 2003.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver DK Metcalf swung at a fan in the stands at Ford Field during the team’s game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson later had the game-clinching takeaway late in the fourth quarter after the Patriots had taken the lead, punching out the ball after a catch by Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers that cornerback Marcus Jones recovered.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Families who signed up in advance were greeted at the front of the store by staff members and representatives from Xavier Worthy’s The Worthy 1’s foundation — including the Chiefs wide receiver himself and his mom, Nicky Jones, who are co-founders of the foundation.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver DK Metcalf swung at a fan in the stands at Ford Field during the team’s game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson later had the game-clinching takeaway late in the fourth quarter after the Patriots had taken the lead, punching out the ball after a catch by Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers that cornerback Marcus Jones recovered.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Families who signed up in advance were greeted at the front of the store by staff members and representatives from Xavier Worthy’s The Worthy 1’s foundation — including the Chiefs wide receiver himself and his mom, Nicky Jones, who are co-founders of the foundation.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Wide receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20receiver. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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