as in certificates
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 receipts
Council members voted unanimously Wednesday to place on the November ballot an initiative to eliminate the city’s business gross receipts tax.
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City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026
The records show that more than half the purchase were not validated by receipts.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The Knicks have already played five playoff home games, which generated nearly $50 million in gross revenue before the NBA took its cut from ticket receipts.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
Cullen Jones also had a union Amex card and was consistently months late turning in his expense receipts, Brown said.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Investigators said a forensic audit found major gaps between cash receipts and what was actually deposited into club accounts.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 13 May 2026
And international titles delivered 13 percent of ticket receipts during the first quarter as Cineplex continues to lean on foreign films and higher ticket prices for premium screen formats to drive incremental revenues.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Individual businesses eligible for the new exemption would see anywhere from $60 to $4,100 in savings based on their gross receipts, according to city reports.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Outside of the Bears issue, but central to Johnson’s fiscal pitch for help, is a fight over Local Government Distributive Funds, the slice of state income tax receipts distributed to municipalities.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026
The records show that more than half the purchase were not validated by receipts.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The Knicks have already played five playoff home games, which generated nearly $50 million in gross revenue before the NBA took its cut from ticket receipts.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
Cullen Jones also had a union Amex card and was consistently months late turning in his expense receipts, Brown said.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Investigators said a forensic audit found major gaps between cash receipts and what was actually deposited into club accounts.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 13 May 2026
And international titles delivered 13 percent of ticket receipts during the first quarter as Cineplex continues to lean on foreign films and higher ticket prices for premium screen formats to drive incremental revenues.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Individual businesses eligible for the new exemption would see anywhere from $60 to $4,100 in savings based on their gross receipts, according to city reports.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Outside of the Bears issue, but central to Johnson’s fiscal pitch for help, is a fight over Local Government Distributive Funds, the slice of state income tax receipts distributed to municipalities.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receipts
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Idaho Power submitted an application seeking certificates of public necessity to build the plants, according to a news release from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.—
Angela Palermo
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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There is also a limit of five personal pan pizza certificates per family, per month.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Why one-time protection isn’t enough After a breach, you are often told to freeze your credit, accept the free monitoring offer and watch your statements.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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When Jack Daniel’s launched its Aged Series back in 2021, adding age statements to the lineup for the first time in a century seemed like a natural step for the storied Tennessee distillery.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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Instead, the administration aims to use those billions to pay for things like legal costs, pending invoices and asset sales in the wake of its abrupt dismantling of USAID.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Across the service, 43% of housing units have invoices more than 30 days past due.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by the strength and history of the French monarchy, Aventus features top notes of pineapple and bergamot with heart notes of birch and patchouli and base notes of ambergris, sandalwood and oakmoss.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The official tasting notes describe crisp oak, sweet vanilla, and candied fruit on the nose, followed by ripe berries, honey, and caramel on the palate, finishing with cherry and creamy barrel tones.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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That’s important, because landing fees and terminal charges are a high cost for airlines, particularly at big, busy airports.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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If your patio could use a major upgrade, but your budget doesn’t include contractor fees, the Domi Wall-Mounted Sunroom is an easy way to add extra living space, sunshine, and a little everyday luxury to your backyard.—
Brittany Anas,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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“Receipts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receipts. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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