“Receipts” or “Reseats”—Which to use?

“Receipts” or “Reseats”

Overview

receipts / reseats are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

receipts: NA

reseats: (verb) provide with a new seat. (verb) provide with new seats. (verb) show to a different seat.

Pronunciation

receipts: r·ih·s·IY·t·s

reseats: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “receipts”

…in order that the entire receipts might go, with the subvention,…
…with $17,791,032 in box office receipts on October 11, 2002.
…unenthusiastic reviews and poor box-office receipts upon its release.
The receipts of the Sibson Extension were…
…refuting the claims and producing receipts to a substantial donation Jay…
…by which money from gate receipts was given to the manager…
…should there be any, gate receipts, pay-per-view and endorsements—to charities around…
S&ER receipts for the half year ending…
…88.5 percent of its gross receipts for a period of 20
…and listed its American depositary receipts on NASDAQ.

Examples of “reseats”

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