1
as in boom
a loud explosive sound
startled by the report of a gun
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in story
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
gave a full report of their trip to London
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
he's a player of good report in golfing circles
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in to record
to make a written note of
reported the lawyer's closing statement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of report
John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
In Ohio, maps must be redrawn due to a quirk of state law – which may make the state’s delegation even more Republican and carve up two Democratic seats, according to a report in June from CNN’s Fredreka Schouten.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
In May 2023, the Institute for Energy Research reported record purchases of oil by the two nations, a total of 110 million barrels for the month, which was up 10% from the prior month.
—Matt Randolph, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for report
Noun
Scouting report: Huhn has committed to play for Penn State.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
In Ohio, maps must be redrawn due to a quirk of state law – which may make the state’s delegation even more Republican and carve up two Democratic seats, according to a report in June from CNN’s Fredreka Schouten.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Variety reported that the studio and the producers are interested in casting a British actor under the age of 30, with Holland, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson at the top of the list.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
In May 2023, the Institute for Energy Research reported record purchases of oil by the two nations, a total of 110 million barrels for the month, which was up 10% from the prior month.
—Matt Randolph, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for report
Recent Examples of Synonyms for report
Noun
-
The company was a poster child of China’s property boom in the 2010s, but its collapse beginning in 2021 came to embody the sector’s woes that fueled wider economic strain.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
12 Aug. 2025
-
Near the height of the dot-com boom, AOL’s market value reached nearly $164 billion in 2000.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
Share stories of lateral moves in company updates—not as policy footnotes but as real growth journeys.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Smart founders understand how a solid PR strategy can both burnish a brand’s image in the moment and establish its reputation over time.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The two first sparked romance rumors in September 2023 after Swift appeared at one of Travis' NFL games with his family.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
-
The pair first sparked engagement rumors in November of 2018 and fans have speculated about their relationship status since.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
At least part of their testimony involved describing victim accounts that were later shared by the victims themselves at Maxwell's public trial, according to the Justice Department.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
-
Although the association could not immediately provide data proving a direct link between the political shifts and capital flight to South Florida, several analysts described it as a long‑standing, common‑sense trend.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Researchers recorded 19 species living around the rig in shallower waters of up to 16 feet, while a higher volume of fish were found between depths of 65 and 130 feet, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
-
In a fiery Instagram Live session, recorded from what appeared to be a bubbling jacuzzi, the former Source magazine co-owner unloaded on Fat Joe over the Bronx rapper’s recent remarks about the BET Hip-Hop Awards being put on pause.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Soderstrom surpassed All-Star slugger Brent Rooker for the team lead with 71 RBI with the blast.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
-
The blasts rattled the community and prompted authorities to urge residents to avoid the area so first responders could work without obstruction.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The distinction between the two is that Tsushima deploys the more fantastical elements of her story not in order to negotiate historical chronology, but to undo it.—
Katie Kitamura,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
-
Indeed, the narrator’s desire for proximity to her mother forms the connective tissue stitching together the chronology of her childhood.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Report.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/report. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share