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a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
Primarily a blocking tight end, Sims has only been targeted 17 times in his career, making 11 receptions for 93 yards.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
In 2024, though, Krull led all Denver tight ends in receptions with 19.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Snell retired after the 1972 season, finishing with 4,285 yards rushing — still fourth on the franchise’s career list — 24 touchdowns, along with 193 receptions for 1,375 yards and seven scores.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
But to predicate the offense on him leading them in receptions for a fifth straight season, and ninth overall, would be overplaying the hand — a point deftly made by my colleague Sam McDowell a few times over the last year.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-2, 204-pound Anderson played in all 26 possible games as a freshman and sophomore with the Wolfpack, leading the team in receiving yards last year (629) and finishing second on the team in receptions (39) and touchdown catches (five).
—Dan Lovi, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Doubs had 202 receptions, 2,424 yards and 21 touchdowns during his time with the Packers.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
His 76 receptions last season were sixth among tight ends, while his 851 receiving yards ranked fourth.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
In three college seasons, including 2023 and 2024 with Faulkner at Georgia Tech, the 5-10, 182-pound Singleton totaled 162 receptions for 2,002 yards and 12 scores.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
In 2024, though, Krull led all Denver tight ends in receptions with 19.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Snell retired after the 1972 season, finishing with 4,285 yards rushing — still fourth on the franchise’s career list — 24 touchdowns, along with 193 receptions for 1,375 yards and seven scores.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
But to predicate the offense on him leading them in receptions for a fifth straight season, and ninth overall, would be overplaying the hand — a point deftly made by my colleague Sam McDowell a few times over the last year.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-2, 204-pound Anderson played in all 26 possible games as a freshman and sophomore with the Wolfpack, leading the team in receiving yards last year (629) and finishing second on the team in receptions (39) and touchdown catches (five).
—Dan Lovi, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Doubs had 202 receptions, 2,424 yards and 21 touchdowns during his time with the Packers.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
His 76 receptions last season were sixth among tight ends, while his 851 receiving yards ranked fourth.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
In three college seasons, including 2023 and 2024 with Faulkner at Georgia Tech, the 5-10, 182-pound Singleton totaled 162 receptions for 2,002 yards and 12 scores.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
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Such events hurt both stocks and bonds in the short term.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work.—
Ian Dille,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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Essence Black Women in Hollywood is one of the many high-profile events happening around LA in the days leading up to the 98th Oscars, with various parties and red carpets celebrating young Hollywood and women in film.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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The remaining 110 seats are allocated through a proportional representation system, under which political parties are assigned seats based on their share of the vote.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The visit comes shortly after the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, an event that sparked celebrations at El Arepazo and throughout Doral's large Venezuelan-American population.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Here in South Florida, Chai Lifeline Southeast offers programs and services like retreats, volunteer opportunities and holiday celebrations, including their annual Purim bowling bash.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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