receiving end

noun

: the position of being a recipient or especially a victim

—usually used in the phrase on the receiving end

Examples of receiving end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since taking over as Fed chair in May after Trump nominated him in January, Warsh so far has not been on the receiving end of the president’s criticisms. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

And the Kansas City Royals were on the receiving end of his magnum opus. — Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2026

Kirk found herself on the receiving end of sexist messages once her celebration GIF began to go viral. — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Now, Stoermer is trying to share some lessons with people who follow her on social media, especially anyone who might find themselves on the receiving end of social media commentary. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for receiving end

• superintend
• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend