as in events
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
Pickens was a second-team All-Pro, hauling in 93 receptions from quarterback Dak Prescott for 1,429 yards with nine touchdowns in 17 games.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Jones recorded three receptions on three targets for 36 yards and a touchdown.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Smith caught 83 passes for 1,256 yards and 22 TDs, while Shen had 61 receptions for 1,062 yards and 12 TDs, as the Redhawks went 16-4 and won a regional championship.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Hall also finished with 36 receptions, which was the second most on the team.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
After Adams led the league in touchdown catches and Nacua in receptions, and with a heavy run focus with Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, the role for a third receiver has a ceiling on volume.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
There are also pre-dinner receptions and just a lot of people coming in and out.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
In his career, Johnson has hauled in 88 receptions for 1,025 yards and five touchdowns.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Inside, guests milled about on multiple levels where pre-dinner receptions were occurring.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Jones recorded three receptions on three targets for 36 yards and a touchdown.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Smith caught 83 passes for 1,256 yards and 22 TDs, while Shen had 61 receptions for 1,062 yards and 12 TDs, as the Redhawks went 16-4 and won a regional championship.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Hall also finished with 36 receptions, which was the second most on the team.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
After Adams led the league in touchdown catches and Nacua in receptions, and with a heavy run focus with Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, the role for a third receiver has a ceiling on volume.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
There are also pre-dinner receptions and just a lot of people coming in and out.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
In his career, Johnson has hauled in 88 receptions for 1,025 yards and five touchdowns.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Inside, guests milled about on multiple levels where pre-dinner receptions were occurring.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
Noun
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Barnes noted that timing such events is difficult.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s no guarantee that new maps across the country will play out the way two parties hope.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In other words, Visit KC is betting heavily on people choosing to come to Kansas City for everything happening around the matches — Fan Fest, watch parties and the broader atmosphere — not just the games themselves.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Check out the full list of this year’s biggest bashes.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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The result Saturday was a mid-winter party that felt different than any of their previous bashes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Receptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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