receiving end

American  

noun

1. the position in which one is subject to some kind of action or effect, especially an unpleasant one (usually used in the phrase at oron the receiving end ).

   The corporation is on the receiving end of many complaints about its advertising.

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Etymology

Origin of receiving end

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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receiving end

Alphabet and other “Magnificent Seven” names have fallen out of favor in recent weeks as investors pivot toward memory companies on the receiving end of the hyperscalers’ heavy artificial-intelligence spending.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

In the same part of town, called Chacao, the Interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, took a tour with the mayor and was on the receiving end of residents' ire.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

But more often, people on the receiving end just feel like something is . . . off.

From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026

Billie Eilish told the Hollywood Reporter that she’d been on the receiving end of the concert foul and it’s not fun.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026

I understand why you can't be on the receiving end of these updates anymore, and i'll respect your decision, but I'll miss you.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth