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a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
That first season was one that featured 49 receptions for 497 yards and four touchdowns, yes, but a bulk of that production also came with backup quarterback Andy Dalton at the helm.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Abanikanda getting a lot of work with the second-team unit — hauling in two receptions and taking an inside handoff.
—Nick Harris
june 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Made 65 receptions for 1,094 yards and 11 touchdowns.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Then this past season, JSN’s 119 receptions, league-best 1,793 receiving yards, and 10 touchdown catches won him NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
The center disclosed the list Monday in an email sent to members, who were offered packages ranging from $99 for a seat reservation to $1,500 and more for seating and admission to pre- and post-show receptions.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
London, Atlanta's first-round draft pick in 2022, has 309 receptions for 3,961 yards and 22 touchdowns in four seasons.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Atwell pulled down three receptions that would have produced at least 65 yards during the situational period.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Beating Bowers’ record-setting rookie production will be difficult, as only Arizona’s Trey McBride was able to best 112 receptions for a tight end last season.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Abanikanda getting a lot of work with the second-team unit — hauling in two receptions and taking an inside handoff.
—Nick Harris
june 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Made 65 receptions for 1,094 yards and 11 touchdowns.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Then this past season, JSN’s 119 receptions, league-best 1,793 receiving yards, and 10 touchdown catches won him NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
The center disclosed the list Monday in an email sent to members, who were offered packages ranging from $99 for a seat reservation to $1,500 and more for seating and admission to pre- and post-show receptions.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
London, Atlanta's first-round draft pick in 2022, has 309 receptions for 3,961 yards and 22 touchdowns in four seasons.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
Atwell pulled down three receptions that would have produced at least 65 yards during the situational period.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Beating Bowers’ record-setting rookie production will be difficult, as only Arizona’s Trey McBride was able to best 112 receptions for a tight end last season.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
Noun
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On March 1 of this year, the Qatari soccer federation postponed all matches during the ongoing war between Israel and Iran while other sporting events in the region were also affected.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Alongside the large-scale events, the pope made time for low-key but moments.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Noun
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These watch parties are open to the public and do not require a ticket.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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While members of both parties who cite privacy issues have long wanted to limit the authority, there was broad bipartisan support to renew it, especially after Republicans and Democrats recently worked out a compromise bill.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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As classic cars prepare to roll onto the Mother Road and communities across eight states launch centennial celebrations, organizers hope the milestone serves not only as a tribute to history but as a call to preserve what comes next.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Situated high above the town and owned by Princess Vittoria Alliata di Villafranca, a title bestowed on her family in 1609 by the King of Spain, the iconic venue was the perfect choice for the pair's celebrations.—
Ruchira Sharma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Go on fungi-finding forays with truffle-sniffing dogs at the Oregon Truffle Festival, or attend epicurean bashes like Alt Wine Fest, Queer Wine Fest, AAPI Food & Wine Festival, and the International Pinot Noir Celebration.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Since 2000, she's reigned as Queen of Halloween with her extravagant bashes.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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“Receptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptions. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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