as in events
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
LaPorta set the rookie tight end record for receptions in 2023 with 86 (the Las Vegas Raiders’ Brock Bowers shattered it a year later with 112).
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Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Diggs led New England with 85 receptions and 1,013 yards receiving with four touchdowns in his only season with the team.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
However, Sadiq, who registered 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns last season for Oregon, also had six drops, tied for the most in the FBS among tight ends.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Diggs, who led the team with 85 receptions and 1,013 yards with four touchdowns in his only season with the Patriots, was released by the team in March.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Wide receiver Justyn Ross, who played collegiately at Clemson and played two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, had seven receptions for 135 yards and a touchdown.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The Miami native delivered a standout performance with five receptions for 62 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The tandem combined for 83 receptions and 19 touchdowns at Travis Kelce’s alma mater.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Jones recorded three receptions on three targets for 36 yards and a touchdown.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Diggs led New England with 85 receptions and 1,013 yards receiving with four touchdowns in his only season with the team.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
However, Sadiq, who registered 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns last season for Oregon, also had six drops, tied for the most in the FBS among tight ends.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Diggs, who led the team with 85 receptions and 1,013 yards with four touchdowns in his only season with the Patriots, was released by the team in March.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Wide receiver Justyn Ross, who played collegiately at Clemson and played two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, had seven receptions for 135 yards and a touchdown.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 4 May 2026
The Miami native delivered a standout performance with five receptions for 62 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The tandem combined for 83 receptions and 19 touchdowns at Travis Kelce’s alma mater.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Jones recorded three receptions on three targets for 36 yards and a touchdown.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
Noun
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During the all-day hearing Friday, the owners of both companies took the stand to give their often starkly different views of events.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Most days at Bluebird will feature free live music and other entertainment events.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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In Wednesday's ruling, Judge Kenneth Karas of the Southern District of New York gave all parties — including Tartaglione's lawyers and the Department of Justice — one week to propose redactions to those filings.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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All parties exposed or bitten by the beaver are receiving prophylaxis, a medical measure to prevent the spread of disease, and are recovering, Dawn Cetrulo, the department's health officer, told USA TODAY.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cartier’s party was the first stop of several post–Met Gala soirees for this crowd, many of whom migrated downtown to attend the late-night bashes like the GQ after-party at The Twenty Two.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
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Check out the full list of this year’s biggest bashes.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Receptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptions. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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