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as in blasts
a loud explosive sound
startled by the report of a gun
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2
as in stories
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 reputations
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 describes
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 records
to make a written note of
reported the lawyer's closing statement
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Recent Examples of reports
Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
According to reports via Israeli outlet Ynet, the violence erupted when Hamas militants raided the neighborhood of Sabra in Gaza City, home to a clan called Doghmush, also known as the Al Doghmush family militia.
—Emma Bussey , Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
In 2018, the Texas secretary of state issued a statewide advisory after reports that Hart’s eSlate voting machines were changing voters’ straight-ticket selections or omitting certain races altogether during early voting.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
On October 10, reports came out that Harry had personally written a letter to the British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood in hopes of getting his security reinstated in his home country.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
As a result, there have been reports of air traffic controllers calling in sick in large numbers.
—Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Authorities initially received reports that vehicles were involved in the crash, Sylvia said, but further investigation showed that there were no vehicles involved.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
An 18-year-old was kidnapped by three men and forced to play Russian roulette because of his dating relationship, according to Arkansas police and news reports.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
City budget experts also conducted previous reports on PUD’s financial outlook for both its water and wastewater systems, including in 2022, 2023 and another in January.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
The firings included staff at the agency’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control who track suicide trends and those in charge of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), the CDC journal that reports disease outbreaks to public health agencies nationwide.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Datskovska regularly reports on new releases in the home decor and hosting universes.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Generally, air travel is considered safe prior to 36 weeks of pregnancy, the Mayo Clinic reports, though consulting with a health provider is advised.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Club name Abbott Labs also reports.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,paulina Likos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
As Android Authority reports, hints of Nano Banana have appeared in the code for the Google app on Android.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Chris Dreja, the co-founding rhythm guitarist and later bassist of the Yardbirds, has died, reports The New York Times.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2025
In a new piece from this past weekend, Margalit reports about what appears to be a possible ceasefire agreement.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
No reports of illnesses have been reported by the FDA in connection with the consumption of the affected products.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
According to reports via Israeli outlet Ynet, the violence erupted when Hamas militants raided the neighborhood of Sabra in Gaza City, home to a clan called Doghmush, also known as the Al Doghmush family militia.
—Emma Bussey , Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
In 2018, the Texas secretary of state issued a statewide advisory after reports that Hart’s eSlate voting machines were changing voters’ straight-ticket selections or omitting certain races altogether during early voting.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
On October 10, reports came out that Harry had personally written a letter to the British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood in hopes of getting his security reinstated in his home country.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
As a result, there have been reports of air traffic controllers calling in sick in large numbers.
—Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Authorities initially received reports that vehicles were involved in the crash, Sylvia said, but further investigation showed that there were no vehicles involved.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
An 18-year-old was kidnapped by three men and forced to play Russian roulette because of his dating relationship, according to Arkansas police and news reports.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
City budget experts also conducted previous reports on PUD’s financial outlook for both its water and wastewater systems, including in 2022, 2023 and another in January.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Boston Red Sox All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman is planning on opting out of his current contract and testing free agency, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
The firings included staff at the agency’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control who track suicide trends and those in charge of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), the CDC journal that reports disease outbreaks to public health agencies nationwide.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Datskovska regularly reports on new releases in the home decor and hosting universes.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Generally, air travel is considered safe prior to 36 weeks of pregnancy, the Mayo Clinic reports, though consulting with a health provider is advised.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Club name Abbott Labs also reports.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,paulina Likos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
As Android Authority reports, hints of Nano Banana have appeared in the code for the Google app on Android.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Chris Dreja, the co-founding rhythm guitarist and later bassist of the Yardbirds, has died, reports The New York Times.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2025
In a new piece from this past weekend, Margalit reports about what appears to be a possible ceasefire agreement.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reports
Noun
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Footage from the city shows many multistory buildings completely flattened and others ripped apart by blasts.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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The anachronistic, startling tall ship and black mast, the word Dash clearly visible upon her prow, supposedly took the blasts and disappeared again.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Want more Outside health stories?—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
14 Oct. 2025
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Don't miss out on our latest stories.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Put your names, your dollars, your reputations behind the stories that are being targeted.—
David Hatkoff,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
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Radko Gudas and Nick Cousins and Ryan Lomberg aren’t here anymore, but their legacy — and their reputations — are.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jasanoff retraced some of Conrad’s epic journeys, which inspired me to redo the expedition Matthiessen describes in The Snow Leopard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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That’s just one of the scares in store for the series, which Nicotero describes as a cross between Survivor and The Blair Witch Project.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The parties appeared to reach a détente nearly a year later when Pulte received a plaque and a letter of thanks, court records state.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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While crime in Memphis has declined by double-digit percentages since early 2024, the city still records some of the highest violent-crime rates in the country.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another recurring feature of the biggest asset booms is outright chicanery, such as fraudulent accounting, the marketing of worthless securities, and plain old stealing.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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As the market for vintage fashion booms and competition at auction heats up, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne has emerged as a force to be reckoned with.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The spending would be from campaign accounts, which are funded by donations.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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To be sure, problem gamblers found their way around it, opening accounts with offshore sportsbooks or a local guy-who-knew-a-guy.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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So if nothing else, history tells us to expect a good game between quite possibly the best the NFC has to offer against a team coming off five Super Bowl appearances in six years.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Reports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reports. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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