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receiver

[ri-see-ver] / rɪˈsi vər /
NOUN
person or thing that receives
Synonyms
STRONG
acceptor addressee assignee beneficiary cashier collector consignee donee fence grantee heir receptacle recipient subject target trustee
Antonyms
STRONG
giver
WEAK
donor
NOUN
device for receiving
Synonyms
STRONG
bug handset headphone radio telephone television receiver
WEAK
control center detection device listening device transceiver

Example Sentences

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Luna struggled with other one-time basics, holding the receiver in front of her face like a smartphone on speaker—making it impossible to hear anyone.

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

Sean McVay hopes Puka Nacua will “learn and grow” in the wake of a woman filing a lawsuit against the wide receiver as the Rams consider a contract extension.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Each bubble car has a receiver to chat with other sky drivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

She could hear the drone of Jack’s dad’s voice from the receiver but couldn’t make out any words.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu