* General: "The electrician installed a new receptacle for the microwave in the kitchen."
* Figurative: "Her mind was a receptacle for new ideas, always eager to learn and explore."
* Specific: "The old lamp was missing its receptacle, making it impossible to plug in."
* Formal: "The museum's collection served as a receptacle for historical artifacts."
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