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a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
McDaniel said the Dolphins might bring back Conner, who had 12 receptions for 107 yards in 251 offensive snaps, appearing in 33 games and making one start.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The following year, the Weber State product hauled in 46 receptions for 719 yards and five touchdowns while also punching in a punt-return score, earning him a Pro Bowl appearance and a First-Team All-Pro selection.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
His 17-game pace of 43 receptions for 631 yards wasn’t worth the cost of admission, and Cooper retired in September.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
The second-year Arizona Cardinals wide receiver set a career high with seven receptions, one of which was a touchdown.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Hugo Gonzalez is the team’s leading receiver with 43 receptions for 571 yards, although another Gonzalez, Cristiaan, isn’t far behind with 486 yards on 26 receptions with five TDs.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The China Room houses the collection of official state china, glassware, and silverware used by presidents, and is primarily used by the first lady for smaller receptions.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The Tigers were kept afloat by a stellar individual showing by wide receiver Zion Robinson, a Michigan pledge, who finished with 141 yards and 2 touchdowns on 6 receptions.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
The 2024 season is his seventh with at least 90 TD receptions, the Chiefs said.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The following year, the Weber State product hauled in 46 receptions for 719 yards and five touchdowns while also punching in a punt-return score, earning him a Pro Bowl appearance and a First-Team All-Pro selection.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
His 17-game pace of 43 receptions for 631 yards wasn’t worth the cost of admission, and Cooper retired in September.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
The second-year Arizona Cardinals wide receiver set a career high with seven receptions, one of which was a touchdown.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Hugo Gonzalez is the team’s leading receiver with 43 receptions for 571 yards, although another Gonzalez, Cristiaan, isn’t far behind with 486 yards on 26 receptions with five TDs.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
The China Room houses the collection of official state china, glassware, and silverware used by presidents, and is primarily used by the first lady for smaller receptions.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The Tigers were kept afloat by a stellar individual showing by wide receiver Zion Robinson, a Michigan pledge, who finished with 141 yards and 2 touchdowns on 6 receptions.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
The 2024 season is his seventh with at least 90 TD receptions, the Chiefs said.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
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But whether Vanity Fair can strike a balance between meaningful journalism that reveals the inner workings of power — while also convincing the powerful to pose for its covers and attend its Hollywood events — remains an open question.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Between camps and commercials and league and Team Canada events, he’s gotten to know just about everybody at least a little bit.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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His victory ended nearly a decade of Democratic control in Richmond and underscored the state’s potential to swing between the parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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And while one-off gifts the likes of a new shoulder bag or a fleece jacket are great options, sometimes dragging out the celebrations, in the form of the top advent calendars of 2025, is the best way to ensure your giftee has a holiday to remember.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even in San Andrés Mixquic, known for its traditional celebrations, some wear the sort of spooky Halloween costumes sold in the United States, although local families themselves do not dress up.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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There are Christmas stalls at the beloved farmers’ market each Saturday this month, as well as bashes like the New Year’s Eve party called Glitter & Grooves at Coyote Sonoma.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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This legendary German restaurant is throwing three Oktoberfest bashes.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Receptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptions. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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