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as in boom
a loud explosive sound
startled by the report of a gun
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as in commentary
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
gave a full report of their trip to London
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
he's a player of good report in golfing circles
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
the report is that she was caught embezzling, but no one has any evidence
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as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
will report the progress of the war effort before a congressional committee on Monday
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as in to record
to make a written note of
reported the lawyer's closing statement
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Recent Examples of report
Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Walsh fired multiple rounds at Bowen, who was struck by four bullets, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Aside from that outlier, Mahan and his wife, Silvia-Wedad Scandar, reported an income that grew from around $450,000 in 2022 to $508,000 in 2025.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
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Noun
And in a report last week by Iranian state TV’s English-language broadcaster, an anonymous official was quoted as saying Iran had its own demands to end the fighting, including retaining sovereignty over the strait.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Walsh fired multiple rounds at Bowen, who was struck by four bullets, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Air Zealand, too, will start cutting flights in the next couple of months in order to save on fuel, The New York Times reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Aside from that outlier, Mahan and his wife, Silvia-Wedad Scandar, reported an income that grew from around $450,000 in 2022 to $508,000 in 2025.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for report
Noun
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Sciutto reported hearing booms from missile-defense interceptions.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The flexible boom is compatible with compliant fuel pipelines, enabling safer docking for future on‑orbit refueling operations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It has also been viewed by many as an allegorical commentary on first century Christianity and Rome, and has been seen as an impending apocalyptic prophecy by generations ever since.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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They are socialized in a world of makeup tutorials, fashion magazines, and objectifying advertisements—not to mention feminist commentary and pop songs about rejecting or healthily navigating image standards.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Then, the spotlight shifts onto your ambitions, with Mars entering Aries on April 9, energizing your 10th house of boss moves and reputation, followed by a new moon that sets the stage for a fresh start in your career.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mitski’s own reputation may have contributed as well, as a rowdier, more chaotic artist and audience probably wouldn’t have gotten the green light.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding mania has continued to peak in recent days as rumors swirl that the couple have cemented their wedding date, guest list, and venue for a summer celebration.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, Batula and Wilson released a joint statement confirming their new relationship after weeks of rumors claiming that their friendship had turned romantic.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rabbi Irwin Kula, the panel’s moderator, asked the participants to describe their biggest fear or nightmare.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Contra Costa County investigators searched a ravine and found the ladder Matthew Muller described using to climb into a family's house weeks after the March 2015 attack on Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Woo yielded one hit over seven brilliant innings, setting down his last 12 batters and recording six strikeouts while matching the longest scoreless start of his career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The right-hander faced eight batters and recorded one out, walking four batters and allowing four runs.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Centennial only had 2 shots with its best chance coming in the 23rd minute when a blast from Watson hit the football crossbar.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mendoza's son, Junior Melendez, was killed in the blast.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The filmmaker ultimately sees it as a story about unconditional love.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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