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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For someone used to orchestrating cinematic shocks behind the scenes, Moore suddenly found himself on the receiving end of one, and fans were left stunned as the season’s power balance shifted.
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Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Target, Walmart, McDonald's respond to previous consumer boycotts Target, which was on the receiving end of a People’s Union USA boycott earlier in 2025, has faced significant backlash over the past several months.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
King was on the receiving end of seven passes for 73 yards and both scores.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
But O'Neal also says not everyone understands his motivation in being so generous, and those expecting a favor likely won't be on the receiving end of one of his surprises.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Target, Walmart, McDonald's respond to previous consumer boycotts Target, which was on the receiving end of a People’s Union USA boycott earlier in 2025, has faced significant backlash over the past several months.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
King was on the receiving end of seven passes for 73 yards and both scores.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
But O'Neal also says not everyone understands his motivation in being so generous, and those expecting a favor likely won't be on the receiving end of one of his surprises.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for receiving end
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“Receiving end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receiving%20end. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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