as in events
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
Richardson was one of only nine Power 4 receivers with at least four receptions of 50-plus yards.
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Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 27 May 2026
For nearly two decades, local governments across Miami-Dade and Broward counties have funneled hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars from their budgets and discretionary funds to support concerts, receptions and festivals celebrating Haitian Heritage Month, a fixture in May.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Smith-Njigba set a new Seattle Seahawks single-season record for both receptions (119) and receiving yards.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
In 28 games with the Chiefs, Rice has 156 receptions for 1,797 yards and 14 touchdowns.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards while racking up 119 receptions, 10 of which were for scores.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Overall, Njoku had 384 receptions for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdown catches in 118 games, including 88 starts, over nine seasons with the Browns.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Ruiz led the team in receptions while Saunders and Dowdell finished among the team leaders in interceptions.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
For a dressier option that’s fit for dance floors, wedding receptions, and fancy dinner reservations, look no further than the Amazon Essentials Classic Penny Loafers, now on sale for just $30.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 27 May 2026
For nearly two decades, local governments across Miami-Dade and Broward counties have funneled hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars from their budgets and discretionary funds to support concerts, receptions and festivals celebrating Haitian Heritage Month, a fixture in May.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Smith-Njigba set a new Seattle Seahawks single-season record for both receptions (119) and receiving yards.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
In 28 games with the Chiefs, Rice has 156 receptions for 1,797 yards and 14 touchdowns.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards while racking up 119 receptions, 10 of which were for scores.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Overall, Njoku had 384 receptions for 4,062 yards and 34 touchdown catches in 118 games, including 88 starts, over nine seasons with the Browns.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Ruiz led the team in receptions while Saunders and Dowdell finished among the team leaders in interceptions.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
For a dressier option that’s fit for dance floors, wedding receptions, and fancy dinner reservations, look no further than the Amazon Essentials Classic Penny Loafers, now on sale for just $30.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
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Nobody knows how often adverse events occur, said Kristen Nixon, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has studied posts about weight loss drugs on Reddit, a popular online forum.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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McCormick has booked several authors already for events at the bookshop, including local author Angela Cervantes, who has written three books for American Girl.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Paterson, New Jersey, will host a series of watch parties and cultural events to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Moskowitz, a former DeSantis appointee, pitched himself as a Democrat who is willing to call out both parties.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2026
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Boston is hosting watch parties for matches in June and July, as part of Fan Fest celebrations that will take place at City Hall.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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While the Fourth of July promises the potential for bigger and brighter celebrations this year, many consumers may struggle to feel festive.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
26 May 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 1 Jun. 2026.
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