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a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
Tight end Dae’Quan Wright added 9 receptions for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns as Ole Miss tied its highest point total ever against an SEC opponent while dealing Arkansas one of the most painful home losses of the Coach Sam Pittman era.
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Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Wide receivers Braelon Solomon and Taysen Rutschman added 17- and 2-yard touchdown receptions, respectively, and kicker Grady Matcham added 44- and 47-yard field goals in the first half; in Week 2, Matcham hit a 60-yard field goal.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Since Cannes, the film was met with warm receptions at the Telluride Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, and will soon play at the New York Film Festival, the San Sebastián International Film Festival, the BFI London Film Festival and Beyond Fest ahead of its theatrical run.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Kanak sits second on the Sooners in receiving yards (156) and third in both targets (12) and receptions (10), having established himself as one of Mateer’s go-to weapons.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
In fact, his only other catch in that game went for just 1 yard, giving him a grand total of 2 receptions for 16 yards and a TD to kick off his 2025 season.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
As a rookie, Worthy topped the Chiefs’ wide receivers corps in receptions last season, with 59.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Ford had three receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns, including a 60-yard catch late in the first quarter — a one-play TD drive.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
The 2024 season is his seventh with at least 90 TD receptions, the Chiefs said.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Wide receivers Braelon Solomon and Taysen Rutschman added 17- and 2-yard touchdown receptions, respectively, and kicker Grady Matcham added 44- and 47-yard field goals in the first half; in Week 2, Matcham hit a 60-yard field goal.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Since Cannes, the film was met with warm receptions at the Telluride Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, and will soon play at the New York Film Festival, the San Sebastián International Film Festival, the BFI London Film Festival and Beyond Fest ahead of its theatrical run.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Kanak sits second on the Sooners in receiving yards (156) and third in both targets (12) and receptions (10), having established himself as one of Mateer’s go-to weapons.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
In fact, his only other catch in that game went for just 1 yard, giving him a grand total of 2 receptions for 16 yards and a TD to kick off his 2025 season.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
As a rookie, Worthy topped the Chiefs’ wide receivers corps in receptions last season, with 59.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Ford had three receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns, including a 60-yard catch late in the first quarter — a one-play TD drive.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
The 2024 season is his seventh with at least 90 TD receptions, the Chiefs said.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
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Meanwhile, Usher, Meagan Good, and Jay-Z joined events that blended music, style, and philanthropy, reminding us just how many lanes the culture continues to dominate.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Movies are still big events, still consumed in long sittings, still treated as cultural monuments.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How do members of political parties feel about political violence?—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Contemporaneous evidence that the parties intended a loan and treated it as such is persuasive in court and practical with IRS auditors.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The conference has had issues in the past of opposing players or staffers getting trapped in the celebrations.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Disney In a video released today, Disney confirmed that the castle will be returning to its original blue and silver color scheme now that the celebrations are over.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The designer, who turned 76 on June 27, is known for her lavish birthday bashes.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In one iconic shot, Swift bashes in the hood of sports car in the mansion's motor court.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Receptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptions. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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