as in events
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
In Pearsall’s absence, Demarcus Robinson had a breakout game against Philadelphia with six receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown.
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Aside from that, his presence on the boundary allowed just 13 receptions for 147 yards on 35 targets in 2025.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
The 6-foot-4, 220-pound wide receiver had 71 receptions for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns in the regular season.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
Kirk hadn’t had more than four receptions or 64 yards in a game all regular season, making his playoff performance stand out.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Selected by San Francisco in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, Kittle now ranks 10th all-time among tight ends in yards (8,008) and 11th in receptions (595).
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The Eagles tied it on a 1-yard sweep by Dallas Goedert, their red zone go-to ace with 11 TD receptions who became the first tight end to rush for a score in NFL postseason history.
—Dan Gelston, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
Brown, 28, finished with 78 receptions for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games — his worst season out of four years with the Eagles.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Turner has appeared in 23 games with three starts in three seasons with Washington and Tennessee from 2022 through 2025, recording 13 receptions for 143 yards.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
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And in between, there are ample other events, tournaments and series that fashion should be watching.—
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And events are designed around physiological reality.—
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State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.—
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When community members have gone to TCU officials complaining about parties, they’ve often been told TCU can’t control what students do off school property, Williamson said.—
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The mother of three has often spoken about the importance of family time, frequently sharing glimpses of celebrations and milestones with her children on social media.—
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Throughout its 195-year history, Woolrich has explored many different facets of its universe rooted in the celebrations of Americana, but Boglione believes there’s room for deepening those historical links while deemphasizing recent moves toward high-tech and performance gear.—
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Additionally, the 2026 Golden Globes weekend includes pre-and post-show bashes hosted by Universal, Amazon MGM Studios, Netflix and BAFTA.—
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From school functions to open houses to dinner parties and festive bashes, December tends to be a month full of visiting.—
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“Receptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptions. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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