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a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
Last season, Jennings had just 643 yards (55th in the NFL) but scored on a career-high nine touchdown receptions, tying for the NFL’s eighth-best total.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Films with receptions and other special features may carry an extra charge.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The natural playmaker led the Hoosiers in receptions (69) and yards (937) and was third nationally in TD receptions (13).
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Kingston, who led the Cougars in receiving yards (924) and receptions (66) in 2025, is no longer part of the football program, according to a statement from BYU athletics.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Kingston had a team-leading 67 receptions and 928 yards with five touchdowns last season.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The Alabama transfer had 45 receptions for 766 yards and five touchdowns in the 2025 season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Lamb is currently third on the team’s leaderboard with 571 career receptions and sixth with 7,416 receiving yards.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
On a night star wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba managed only four receptions for 27 yards and briefly left for a concussion evaluation, Darnold spread the ball around to six different receivers.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
Films with receptions and other special features may carry an extra charge.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The natural playmaker led the Hoosiers in receptions (69) and yards (937) and was third nationally in TD receptions (13).
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Kingston, who led the Cougars in receiving yards (924) and receptions (66) in 2025, is no longer part of the football program, according to a statement from BYU athletics.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Kingston had a team-leading 67 receptions and 928 yards with five touchdowns last season.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
The Alabama transfer had 45 receptions for 766 yards and five touchdowns in the 2025 season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Lamb is currently third on the team’s leaderboard with 571 career receptions and sixth with 7,416 receiving yards.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
On a night star wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba managed only four receptions for 27 yards and briefly left for a concussion evaluation, Darnold spread the ball around to six different receivers.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
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Scattered throughout the 1,300 acres are various artwork and sculptures, and in summer the park hosts concerts and events against the stunning mountain backdrop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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During such events, the public is generally allowed to visit the Capitol and pay their respects.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mountbatten-Windsor and Giuffre's settlement was confidential, the parties had said in a joint statement in the filing.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The current law has also been used to prosecute secondary parties, such as journalists who allegedly encouraged public office holders to leak confidential information – something that the Law Commission said has generated significant controversy.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lunar New Year celebrations can prompt superstitious actions.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the United States, however, the tradition shifted to Fat Tuesday, aligning with Mardi Gras celebrations and American work schedules.—
Vivian Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The result Saturday was a mid-winter party that felt different than any of their previous bashes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the 2026 Golden Globes weekend includes pre-and post-show bashes hosted by Universal, Amazon MGM Studios, Netflix and BAFTA.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Receptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptions. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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