receptions

noun

plural of reception
as in events
a social gathering a wedding reception

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Recent Examples of receptions His production dropped in each of the past two years, including last season, when he was limited to career lows with 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns in nine games before having back surgery. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Ammons did most of the damage on the drive with two receptions from quarterback AJ Chung for 39 total yards. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 His 2,558 receiving yards and 27 TD receptions are the most by any Big Ten receiver in his first two years in college. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The Portal Cinema will also host industry events, including private press and tastemaker screenings, along with awards-season showings and receptions. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 The platform could be used for official receptions when not needed for helicopters. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Behind them, fifth-round rookie Karon Prunty got beat twice for receptions, including a touchdown and a long wheel route run by star tight end Tyler Warren. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 Senior receiver Jack Norman was second on the team in receptions last season with 33 for 845 yards and 12 touchdowns and was named to the All-Foxtrot League first team. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026 Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton shined earlier in practice during 7-on-7 work, with three receptions from Mahomes — one on a slant, another between two defenders and his last on a vertical concept to beat Williams. — Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
  1. events
  2. parties
  3. celebrations
  4. bashes
Noun
  • The Cubs’ selection to a second Little League Classic bookends a stretch of being chosen by MLB for unforgettable marquee events.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The anniversary program will run throughout the season, with customer events, competitions, limited-edition products, dedicated window installations, new content, special offers and more surprises to come.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • At a hearing this week, Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin asked the parties to identify two potential magistrates who could oversee mediation by next Wednesday.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Per the complaint, both parties bought Logitech mice at higher prices.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • Our team carried this place through COVID, packed patios, weddings, funerals, celebrations, and some really hard days.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Time lost through extended goal celebrations, red cards, penalties, substitutions, injuries requiring treatment and VAR checks is measured accurately by the fourth official and in the VAR room, with allowance made at the end of each half.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • And for a girl who is known for her epic Fourth of July bashes, wearing a gown by the designer for her wedding celebration (that just so happens to fall over the holiday weekend) seems like a perfect fit.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • This big-batch watermelon punch is great for summer bashes.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of bashes

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