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a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
As a running back and wide receiver, the Trinity League MVP had 137 receptions for 1,797 yards and 20 touchdowns.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
While his yards per catch went up from 2024 to 2025, the 76 receptions were the lowest total since 2015, essentially his first full season as a starter in Kansas City.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Last season, Pickens caught 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns — leading all Cowboys in all major receiving categories.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
At the time of his injury, Kraft was the NFL’s only tight end with 30-plus receptions, 475-plus receiving yards, six-plus receiving TDs and an average of 15-plus yards per catch.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
As a rookie, Worthy — the Chiefs’ first-round draft pick in 2024 out of Texas — topped Kansas City’s wide receivers with 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The Queen Mother brought new life to the five-bedroom house, renovating rooms to expand them for lively receptions and installing a marble chimneypiece.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 June 2026
The 6-foot-4 wideout set a franchise rookie record with 1,014 receiving yards, led all rookies with seven touchdown catches and ranked third with 70 receptions.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Unlike Franks, Mitchell has a fifth-round draft pick pedigree and 16 career receptions for 169 yards and a touchdown on his regular-season resume.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
While his yards per catch went up from 2024 to 2025, the 76 receptions were the lowest total since 2015, essentially his first full season as a starter in Kansas City.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Last season, Pickens caught 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns — leading all Cowboys in all major receiving categories.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
At the time of his injury, Kraft was the NFL’s only tight end with 30-plus receptions, 475-plus receiving yards, six-plus receiving TDs and an average of 15-plus yards per catch.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
As a rookie, Worthy — the Chiefs’ first-round draft pick in 2024 out of Texas — topped Kansas City’s wide receivers with 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The Queen Mother brought new life to the five-bedroom house, renovating rooms to expand them for lively receptions and installing a marble chimneypiece.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 June 2026
The 6-foot-4 wideout set a franchise rookie record with 1,014 receiving yards, led all rookies with seven touchdown catches and ranked third with 70 receptions.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Unlike Franks, Mitchell has a fifth-round draft pick pedigree and 16 career receptions for 169 yards and a touchdown on his regular-season resume.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Why not invest just as seriously in recreation centers, evening sports leagues, arts programs, neighborhood events and summer employment opportunities designed specifically for teenagers?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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But thousands still had a chance to celebrate at watch parties across the city, including one in Brooklyn where fans turned an early morning bar crowd into a full-on celebration.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Rooms sleep up to five or six guests, with connecting rooms available for even larger parties.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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For the first time since joining international competition, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone achievement for the nation's soccer program and sparking celebrations among Jordanians around the world.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Throughout June and into the later summer months, Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies are coming together through wellness events, festivals and large-scale celebrations that continue to strengthen the city’s culture of acceptance and belonging.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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This big-batch watermelon punch is great for summer bashes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 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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“Receptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptions. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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