as in journalist
a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news
the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone
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Recent Examples of reporter
With Gil heading to the minors, Boone told reporters on Tuesday that Jake Bird, Brent Headrick and Rule 5 Draft pick Cade Winquest won the final spots in the bullpen.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Specifically, the two Charlotte Observer reporters discuss what the franchise’s most immediate needs are — from defensive line to safety.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
No one can, even though more information is available to players, teams, reporters and fans than ever before.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Specifically, the two Charlotte Observer reporters discuss what the franchise’s most immediate needs are — from defensive line to safety.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
No one can, even though more information is available to players, teams, reporters and fans than ever before.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reporter
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Natalia Augias, the London correspondent for Italian network Tg1, said the same during an interview with Vanity Fair Italy last fall.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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Kaila Yu is a writer and on-camera correspondent based in Los Angeles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Reporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reporter. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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