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
None were handwritten or credit card receipts.
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Good preparers will ask to see a taxpayer's records and receipts and ask questions to figure out things like the total income, tax deductions and credits.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Keeping receipts isn’t a bad thing!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Saks Global also indicated this week that post-petition invoices for merchandise receipts will be paid pursuant to current terms, which are set at 90 days from receipt of goods, though some vendors have been getting preferential treatment.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Good preparers will ask to see a taxpayer's records and receipts and ask questions to figure out things like the total income, tax deductions and credits.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Keeping receipts isn’t a bad thing!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Saks Global also indicated this week that post-petition invoices for merchandise receipts will be paid pursuant to current terms, which are set at 90 days from receipt of goods, though some vendors have been getting preferential treatment.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receipt
Noun
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City records show no certificates of occupancy have been issued for the building in 2025 or 2026.—
Aarón Torres,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The three properties do not have a certificate of compliance, according to the city of Detroit's rental compliance map.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The statement piece instantly elevates a boots-and-leggings combo, as evidenced by the above look.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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In statements and staff briefings, Lucas has emphasized that producers need predictability and cannot afford to wait for a comprehensive bill that may never assemble a winning coalition.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If the invoice remains unpaid after five days, the software automatically sends a reminder.—
Danielle Higley,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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Essayli alleged that Soofer provided fake invoices to make vendors appear to be legitimate.—
Rachel Wolf , Matt Finn , Madison Colombo,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Standard performance fees are 20% after clearing a hurdle which is often set at around 8%.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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That review includes parking fees at Park-n-Ride locations, which are currently free for most customers.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Like the scribbled notes of teenage girls in the margins of a notebook.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Vanke stated during online creditor meetings earlier this month that all notes would be treated on an equal footing, though no specific details were provided, people familiar with the matter said.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Receipt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receipt. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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