reporter
noun
re·port·er
ri-ˈpȯr-tər 
: one that reports: such as
a
: a person who makes authorized statements of law decisions or legislative proceedings
b
: a person who makes a shorthand record of a speech or proceeding
c(1)
: a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or television company to gather and report news
(2)
: a person who broadcasts news
Synonyms
Examples of reporter in a Sentence
She's a reporter for one of the major networks.
the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone
Recent Examples on the Web
One reporter actually tried to verify the Biden/Uncle Bosie/New Guinea cannibals story.
—
Ron Hart, Orange County Register, 26 Apr. 2024
In a briefing with reporters, senior U.S. and military officials described the humanitarian aid effort and security for 1,000 U.S. soldiers and sailors involved in the effort.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
Aria Bendix Aria Bendix is the breaking health reporter for NBC News Digital.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
Webb was arrested in connection to the child’s death in April and was jailed without bond, authorities told reporters Tuesday, April 23, the AP reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Kate Gibson Kate Gibson is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch in New York.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2024
Report for America provides funding for up to half of the reporter’s salary during their time with us, and IndyStar is fundraising the remainder.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Republic reporter Alexandra Hardle contributed to this story.
—Abigail Beck, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024
Hupka said that led the reporters to interview past members of the county Board of Supervisors, who remembered when the ballpark was approved in the mid-1990s and how earlier disputes with the Diamondbacks played out.
—Greg Burton, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
Ron Hart, Orange County Register, 26 Apr. 2024
In a briefing with reporters, senior U.S. and military officials described the humanitarian aid effort and security for 1,000 U.S. soldiers and sailors involved in the effort.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
Aria Bendix Aria Bendix is the breaking health reporter for NBC News Digital.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
Webb was arrested in connection to the child’s death in April and was jailed without bond, authorities told reporters Tuesday, April 23, the AP reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Kate Gibson Kate Gibson is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch in New York.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2024
Report for America provides funding for up to half of the reporter’s salary during their time with us, and IndyStar is fundraising the remainder.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2024
Republic reporter Alexandra Hardle contributed to this story.
—Abigail Beck, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024
Hupka said that led the reporters to interview past members of the county Board of Supervisors, who remembered when the ballpark was approved in the mid-1990s and how earlier disputes with the Diamondbacks played out.
—Greg Burton, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Reporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reporter. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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reporter
noun
re·port·er
ri-ˈpōrt-ər
-ˈpȯrt-
: a person who reports
especially
: one employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news
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