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receptionist

[ri-sep-shuh-nist] / rɪˈsɛp ʃə nɪst /


NOUN
secretary
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I work as a driver and receptionist for a nonprofit, and I’m actually earning more each week than I ever have before.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

“Perfect,” says the receptionist, who could also have used “no problem.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Wallace’s part-time job as a veterinary-clinic receptionist, which he started in November, brings in an extra $460 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

She avoided going out with friends to save money, and considered taking a second job as a receptionist at her gym.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

Tab: ©©©©©©©© Ten minutes later, Tab was resting on Bridge’s shoulder in the waiting room, talking and crying through a mouth full of cotton while the receptionist pretended not to look at them.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead

Often potential patients can get frustrated when receptionists ask for more information.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2025

From scheduling by phone to the welcoming receptionists who were so kind to the mammogram tech, they all did a wonderful job of getting me through my annual checkup!

From Seattle Times Mar. 31, 2024

There will be smarter cars, bipedal warehouse androids, roving grocery bots removing unscanned items from bagging areas, and torso-up AI designed to look like seated female receptionists.

From Salon Mar. 5, 2024

In addition to the faculty unrest, more than 4,000 non-academic student workers in jobs from IT support to receptionists are in the final stages of a union organizing campaign.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 22, 2024

He points toward the receptionists desk and chuckles.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio




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