receptions

noun

plural of reception
as in events
a social gathering a wedding reception

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Recent Examples of receptions Behind them, fifth-round rookie Karon Prunty got beat twice for receptions, including a touchdown and a long wheel route run by star tight end Tyler Warren. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 Senior receiver Jack Norman was second on the team in receptions last season with 33 for 845 yards and 12 touchdowns and was named to the All-Foxtrot League first team. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026 Irvin is also a big believer in Miami sophomore receiver Malachi Toney, who as a true freshman broke UM’s single-season records for receptions (109) and receiving yards (1,211). — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton shined earlier in practice during 7-on-7 work, with three receptions from Mahomes — one on a slant, another between two defenders and his last on a vertical concept to beat Williams. — Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 Williams also had a bevy of receptions and had a big gain on an end around. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Offensively, Small was the most consistent receiver with at least three receptions including one on fourth down for a big gain. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026 Fitzgerald is second on the NFL’s career list in receptions (1,432) and receiving yards (17,492). — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 In 2025, 51 of Diggs’ 85 receptions went for first downs, tied with the Los Angeles Rams’ Davante Adams for the 10th-most in the NFL. — Ethan Cadeaux, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
  1. events
  2. parties
  3. celebrations
  4. bashes
Noun
  • Still, the investigation into his murder had seemed to grow so cold that even many close to the events of that night believed the case would never be solved, much less prosecuted.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There have been concerns about safety at these large-scale events.
    — Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • In January, prosecutors filed a response opposing the motion, Kestou filed a brief in support of it, and the court heard arguments from both parties, court documents said.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Running September 10–20, before streaming September 21–27, the event will comprise 87 feature-length and short films by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators alongside parties, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, and community events.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • In the streets of Kabul, preparations for the anniversary celebrations were underway.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The troll comments come after Fox returned to Instagram on April 3, having wiped her account as part of her 38th birthday celebrations.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • And for a girl who is known for her epic Fourth of July bashes, wearing a gown by the designer for her wedding celebration (that just so happens to fall over the holiday weekend) seems like a perfect fit.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • This big-batch watermelon punch is great for summer bashes.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of bashes

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