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a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
The 2024 season is his seventh with at least 90 TD receptions, the Chiefs said.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Only wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has more with eight seasons with at least 90 TD receptions.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
As the pass receptions map below shows, Rashford (barring the 2022-23 season) prefers to occupy wider positions and use his pace to beat defenders on the outside, which Amorim wants less of.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
The Las Vegas Raiders’ Brock Bowers, who had 11 receptions for 99 yards in a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, is up to 1,067 yards on 101 receptions.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Dell, a third-round pick out of the University of Houston last year, ranks second on the team with 51 receptions for 667 yards and three touchdowns.
—Kristie Rieken, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Bowers passed LaPorta two weeks ago for the most receptions by a rookie at the position.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Center Graham Barton, wide receiver Jalen McMillan (22 receptions, 279 yards, four TDs) and safety Tykee Smith (tied for team lead with two interceptions) are starters while linebacker Chris Braswell has appeared in every game.
—Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
The duo has combined for 124 receptions, 1,462 yards, and nine touchdowns.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Only wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has more with eight seasons with at least 90 TD receptions.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
As the pass receptions map below shows, Rashford (barring the 2022-23 season) prefers to occupy wider positions and use his pace to beat defenders on the outside, which Amorim wants less of.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
The Las Vegas Raiders’ Brock Bowers, who had 11 receptions for 99 yards in a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, is up to 1,067 yards on 101 receptions.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Dell, a third-round pick out of the University of Houston last year, ranks second on the team with 51 receptions for 667 yards and three touchdowns.
—Kristie Rieken, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Bowers passed LaPorta two weeks ago for the most receptions by a rookie at the position.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Center Graham Barton, wide receiver Jalen McMillan (22 receptions, 279 yards, four TDs) and safety Tykee Smith (tied for team lead with two interceptions) are starters while linebacker Chris Braswell has appeared in every game.
—Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
The duo has combined for 124 receptions, 1,462 yards, and nine touchdowns.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
Noun
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But with equities plunging again Thursday, questions remain over market stability, as the course ahead is anything but certain, considering the chaotic events of the past week or so.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
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Many events draw attention to the importance of environmentally friendly lifestyles.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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She was invited to the celebrations of their 120th and 125th anniversaries, the latter of which featured the unveiling of Kilpin’s memorial stone in the Famedio.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Just ask the cross-gabled cottages, giant schnitzels, and ridiculously involved Oktoberfest celebrations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Receptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptions. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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