as in certificate
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the amount paid
If you'd like to return those pants, you'll need to provide a receipt.
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Recent Examples of receipt
To get the deal, sign up online on Sunday, April 26, and then buy the snacks on one receipt.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
No one at NBCUniversal is happy about the current flood of receipts, proof, timelines, and screen recordings on social media.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
The scammers had asked Oliver for photos of the gold and the purchase receipt, which gave law enforcement about a day and a half to set up an operation before the courier was scheduled to return.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The Winner may be required to complete and submit an IRS Form W-9 with the winner’s full Social Security Number or the equivalent for receipt of any prize(s) valued at $600 or more or for any prizes awarded by the Sponsor in a calendar year with an aggregate value of $600 or more.
—AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
No one at NBCUniversal is happy about the current flood of receipts, proof, timelines, and screen recordings on social media.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
The scammers had asked Oliver for photos of the gold and the purchase receipt, which gave law enforcement about a day and a half to set up an operation before the courier was scheduled to return.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The Winner may be required to complete and submit an IRS Form W-9 with the winner’s full Social Security Number or the equivalent for receipt of any prize(s) valued at $600 or more or for any prizes awarded by the Sponsor in a calendar year with an aggregate value of $600 or more.
—AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receipt
Noun
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Award recipients received a commemorative pin, a certificate of recognition and $250.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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Eldan said his group is working with several other states, including California and New Mexico, to get laws passed to provide similar innocence certificates and update exonerees' criminal records.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association, said in a statement that the renowned performing artist will offer a thrilling glimpse into the minds of newsmakers.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Iranian Vice President Esmael Saghab Esfahani said any strike on the country’s oil wells would prompt a retaliatory attack, according to a statement carried by the semiofficial Mehr News Agency.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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She is accused of altering invoices for larger amounts of money and creating fake invoices.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The audit does not name Veloz, but an invoice obtained by Maryland Matters shows that MDE made a $25,000 payment to Veloz in February 2025, matching the audit’s description.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The lawsuit now seeks roughly $161,000—including late fees, default interest and pre-judgment interest—plus attorney’s fees.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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This attention to sizing is an important factor for anyone who wants to avoid the stress of last-minute gate checks or surprise fees.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Press materials that accompany the album note that Auerbach’s father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2025 and is being cared for in Auerbach’s Nashville home.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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The World Bank estimated that an extended disruption could drive energy prices up by almost a quarter compared to 2025; the strait cannot quickly be replaced, Morningstar analysts warned in a note to clients.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Receipt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receipt. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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