as in certificate
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the amount paid
If you'd like to return those pants, you'll need to provide a receipt.
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Recent Examples of receipt
Both programs would have to depend entirely on current tax receipts from active workers — in just eight years.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025
These messages usually include the receipt number and details on how to track their case status online.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Agents can harmonize data from multiple formats and automate tasks like travel and expense compliance by auditing receipts and making recommendations.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 June 2025
For example, in New Hampshire—which is already last among the 50 states for state public education funding as a percentage of revenue receipts—legislators are debating substantial reductions in financial assistance aimed at higher ed and public education.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025
These messages usually include the receipt number and details on how to track their case status online.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Agents can harmonize data from multiple formats and automate tasks like travel and expense compliance by auditing receipts and making recommendations.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 June 2025
For example, in New Hampshire—which is already last among the 50 states for state public education funding as a percentage of revenue receipts—legislators are debating substantial reductions in financial assistance aimed at higher ed and public education.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receipt
Noun
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By several accounts, short-term training programs that offer certificates are the fastest-growing type of postsecondary credential in the United States.—
Staff,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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And as a public body, these certificates are published.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Police arrested the 15-year-old boy after an investigation, according to a statement from Elsmere police.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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In a statement, the White House pushed back on the assertion that tariffs would increase costs for Americans.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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Potential buyers—especially other founders—notice that tiny wobble and begin to wonder which version of your company will show up after the invoice clears.—
Danielle Sabrina,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The auditor requested more information from the clerk about the invoice, but the clerk has not provided any, and the auditor won’t process the bill for payment.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Archway provides a no-obligation offer within 24 hours, can pay cash and close within three days or on a future date of the seller’s choice, and there are no fees or commissions to pay.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Because of the highest gas taxes in America, plus environmental mandates, Cap-and-Trade fees, and a special fuel blend requirement that makes refining more expensive.—
Melissa Melendez,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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With those savory, salty notes, coastal gins lend a beautiful twist to the classic G&T or anything citrus.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Medium-full, with excellent concentration, very good acidity, well- integrated wood notes, rich tannins and significant persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Receipt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receipt. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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