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
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.
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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
Comptroller Phil Diamond — whose office tracks collection and spending of Orange County’s tourist tax, widely seen as a barometer of the health of the regional tourism market — indicated Tuesday that receipts would continue the surge that began last April.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Fiscal watchdogs have warned that the spending trends will leave California in a precarious position if the stock market tanks and tax receipts bottom out.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Connecticut continues to bring in more in tax receipts than is needed to balance the state budget.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
And make sure to keep all records and receipts.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Jordan demanded that the three parties produce private communications, receipts and records of funding sources, and that the recipients sit for interviews before the committee.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 2 May 2026
Documentation can offer valuable insight, so request receipts, old labels, catalog references, or auction lot numbers from the seller that support those claims.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
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
Comptroller Phil Diamond — whose office tracks collection and spending of Orange County’s tourist tax, widely seen as a barometer of the health of the regional tourism market — indicated Tuesday that receipts would continue the surge that began last April.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Fiscal watchdogs have warned that the spending trends will leave California in a precarious position if the stock market tanks and tax receipts bottom out.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Connecticut continues to bring in more in tax receipts than is needed to balance the state budget.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
And make sure to keep all records and receipts.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Jordan demanded that the three parties produce private communications, receipts and records of funding sources, and that the recipients sit for interviews before the committee.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 2 May 2026
Documentation can offer valuable insight, so request receipts, old labels, catalog references, or auction lot numbers from the seller that support those claims.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 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 13 May. 2026.
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