receptions

noun

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

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Recent Examples of receptions In 10 seasons with Kansas City and Miami, Hill has 819 receptions for 11,363 yards and 83 touchdowns. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 After being acquired last offseason in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pickens led the team in receptions (93), receiving yards (1,429) and receiving touchdowns (9). — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026 In that span, Egbuka was WR3 (overall and in fantasy points per game) with 25 receptions for 445 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 38 targets. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Miami’s record for career receptions is 200, set by Xavier Restrepo from 2021 to 2024. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 His 34 career receptions (all from last season) are a mere 561 shy of Kittle, who also has 52 touchdown career catches. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 Cordero caught 35 receptions for 539 yards and a touchdown while carrying offers from San Diego State, UNLV and Columbia. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 15 July 2026 Not just enthusiastic crowds, but also, in some cases, the receptions contributed generally to a positive impression by the United States. — Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Konkey finished with 29 receptions for 548 yards and six TDs. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
  1. events
  2. parties
  3. celebrations
  4. bashes
Noun
  • Some people go through traumatic events and tend to either emulate the behavior later in life or avoid it and go in the opposite direction.
    — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • The Seattle Center describes itself as a civic, arts and family grounds space that attracts over 12 million visitors each year for events across its 74-acre campus, which includes the Space Needle and the city’s largest arena.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • The Heat and DeRozan have had mutual interest in the past, and conversations between the parties are expected.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • San Jose recorded 1 million total downtown visits during the six-week FIFA World Cup, officials announced Friday — a final count over 2 ½ times initial projections — driven by energetic watch parties and strong fan culture in the city.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • In August 2025, Senator Chuck Schumer appointed Jack to the America 250 Commission, which coordinates celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 July 2026
  • Kafka Fragments Finnish soprano Anu Komsi and her husband Sakari Oramo perform this hauntingly beautiful recital as part of celebrations to mark György Kurtág’s 100th birthday.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 23 July 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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