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
Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The initial draft said beat reporters would have to sign a pledge to not obtain or use unauthorized material, even if the information is unclassified, essentially turning reporters into Pentagon PR representatives.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The association also pushed back on Hegseth’s assertions, made in the Fox News interview, that reporters have previously been able to roam the building, even without badges.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter.
—Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
The initial draft said beat reporters would have to sign a pledge to not obtain or use unauthorized material, even if the information is unclassified, essentially turning reporters into Pentagon PR representatives.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The association also pushed back on Hegseth’s assertions, made in the Fox News interview, that reporters have previously been able to roam the building, even without badges.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter.
—Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reporter
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Diane Brady is an award-winning business journalist and author who has interviewed newsmakers worldwide and often speaks about the global business landscape.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Statistical visualizations by data journalist Miriam Quick and senior graphics editor Jen Christiansen illustrate this troubling trend and expose the stark disparities in care.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Brandon ‘Stix’ Salaam-Bailey, the documentary is produced by Todd Lieberman (The Housemaid, The Fighter), Michael Soenen, and former CNN correspondent Suzanne Malveaux, president and CEO of Malveaux Global Media.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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After interning at Good Morning America and graduating from Middlebury College, Will earned a spot on ESPN's SportsCenter and has been a correspondent for ABC News since 2018.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Reporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reporter. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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