as in events
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
London, Atlanta's first-round draft pick in 2022, has 309 receptions for 3,961 yards and 22 touchdowns in four seasons.
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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
Along the route at potlucks and receptions in churches, bars, schools, and living rooms, Brent spoke and listened.
—Christina Ray Stanton, Time, 2 June 2026
For his career, London has logged 309 receptions for 3,961 yards and 22 touchdowns.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
Rob Gronkowski tops the list on the entertainment-within-the-entertainment meter, considering that 90 of Gronk’s 92 career touchdown receptions were on passes thrown by Brady.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In that half alone, Smith-Schuster made six receptions for 48 yards.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 1 June 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
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
Along the route at potlucks and receptions in churches, bars, schools, and living rooms, Brent spoke and listened.
—Christina Ray Stanton, Time, 2 June 2026
For his career, London has logged 309 receptions for 3,961 yards and 22 touchdowns.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
Rob Gronkowski tops the list on the entertainment-within-the-entertainment meter, considering that 90 of Gronk’s 92 career touchdown receptions were on passes thrown by Brady.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In that half alone, Smith-Schuster made six receptions for 48 yards.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 1 June 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
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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Those looking for a special Saturday ritual will delight in the seasonal tea that takes place in the lobby lounge for parties of six or less.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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In Seattle, Nordstrom will support Summer of Sports at Westlake Park – a free, open-to-the-public outdoor viewing destination with a Nordstrom VIP area, marquee matchups and food and drink, including watch parties on each of the tournament’s six Seattle match dates.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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This year’s celebrations include main events in Los Angeles on June 14, Chicago on June 20 and 21, San Francisco on June 27 and New York on June 28.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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SoFlo Festivals, Fairs & Festivities gives you a monthly look ahead to celebrations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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