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receiver

[ri-see-ver] / rɪˈsi vər /




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With its buttons, chunky receiver and expanding curly cord, it gives a 1990s look with 2020s functionality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Puka Nacua shattered Rams rookie records after the wide receiver was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

It also removes the need for frequent and precise calibration of the receiver, which is a major challenge in traditional systems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

What followed was a scrap between two players, including a Seahawks receiver who committed blatant pass interference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Big Ma held up the phone’s receiver to me and I took it.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia