as in certificates
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the amount paid
If you'd like to return those pants, you'll need to provide a receipt.
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Recent Examples of receipts
Tourist-tax collections in Orange County continued a record run in December, the ninth straight month in which receipts were the highest ever for the month, according to figures released this morning by Comptroller Phil Diamond.
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Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Print out favorite photos and gather keepsakes like tickets, receipts, or notes from past dates.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
The requirement by insurers to provide receipts to prove losses of furniture, clothing and other personal property became a bone of contention soon after the fires in Pacific Palisades, Altadena and elsewhere that killed at least 31 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
When asked how state government would function on less than half of its current revenue stream, McCaughey, a Republican, predicted eliminating the tax would spark massive economic growth, driving up receipts from all other taxes.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Savvy crafters and scrapbookers have been using everyday items that would typically end up in the garbage — such as receipts, fabric scraps, packaging and more — as materials in their junk journals.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
These buckets store files such as photos, documents, receipts and backups.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
And this extends to more than just mail and receipts.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
In all, 10 of the 31 Broadway productions canceled at least one weekend performance due to the weather, but even shows that didn’t loose performances saw ticket receipts and attendance drop along with the mercury.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Print out favorite photos and gather keepsakes like tickets, receipts, or notes from past dates.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
The requirement by insurers to provide receipts to prove losses of furniture, clothing and other personal property became a bone of contention soon after the fires in Pacific Palisades, Altadena and elsewhere that killed at least 31 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
When asked how state government would function on less than half of its current revenue stream, McCaughey, a Republican, predicted eliminating the tax would spark massive economic growth, driving up receipts from all other taxes.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Savvy crafters and scrapbookers have been using everyday items that would typically end up in the garbage — such as receipts, fabric scraps, packaging and more — as materials in their junk journals.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
These buckets store files such as photos, documents, receipts and backups.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
And this extends to more than just mail and receipts.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
In all, 10 of the 31 Broadway productions canceled at least one weekend performance due to the weather, but even shows that didn’t loose performances saw ticket receipts and attendance drop along with the mercury.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receipts
Noun
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Estimates from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration indicate that the number of new motor carrier certificates approved increased 59 percent from 2019 to 2021, to 79,185 approvals.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Teachers who encourage students to walk out or assist them in doing so could also face investigation, potentially resulting in revocation of their teaching certificates.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, Musk is known for delivering bold statements and shifting timelines.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s statements against ICE caused consternation ahead of his performance.—
Ryan Gaydos , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Authorities ultimately found eight other luxury vehicles that had rebuilt Florida titles and fraudulent invoices, according to the outlet.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The legal filing alleges that from 2018 to 2025, the brothers enriched themselves by falsely inflating invoices for accounts receivable and payable, falsifying financial statements and hiding substantial liabilities from lenders, among other practices.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Smith’s words suggest the stage version aims to hit those same emotional notes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the emails, Ruemmler exchanged dozens of friendly notes with Epstein for years, including after he was convicted.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cruise lines are increasingly charging extra fees for amenities at their private destinations.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the out the door and in your garage total purchase price came to $47,312.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Receipts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receipts. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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