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receptions

  • plural
    of reception.
    reception
    noun
    the act of receiving or the state of being received.

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In 10 regular-season games, he finished with 83 receptions for 1,531 yards and 16 touchdowns on the varsity team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

The wake turned out to be one of the most highly attended welcome receptions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Filling in because of an injury, Tucker, a freshman, has discovered the importance of getting the ball to Davis, who has 11 touchdown receptions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

The three-time All-Pro, who led the NFL with 14 touchdown catches last season, has 30 receptions for 480 yards and four touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

I witnessed and was sometimes invited to join christening and baptism parties, communion and wedding lunches, graduation dinners, wakes and funeral receptions.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat