as in similar
having qualities in common
reading and writing are actually correspondent activities
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as in reporter
a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news
a correspondent in the Middle East bureau just filed a new report on the coup
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Recent Examples of correspondent
Jason Kane,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
After her departure, only Chris Jansing, the veteran anchor who continues to work for MS NOW as a correspondent, will offer similar connections to the past.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Heft arrived in Northern California in 2014 to put herself through college, working for the San Diego Padres as an on-field correspondent before eventually becoming a staff writer for SB Nation’s Padres site, Gaslamp Ball.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said the socialists who prevailed in New York’s primary are likely to create challenges for the broader Democratic Party.
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Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2026
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Erin McLaughlin Erin McLaughlin is an NBC News correspondent.
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Jason Kane,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
After her departure, only Chris Jansing, the veteran anchor who continues to work for MS NOW as a correspondent, will offer similar connections to the past.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Heft arrived in Northern California in 2014 to put herself through college, working for the San Diego Padres as an on-field correspondent before eventually becoming a staff writer for SB Nation’s Padres site, Gaslamp Ball.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said the socialists who prevailed in New York’s primary are likely to create challenges for the broader Democratic Party.
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Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspondent
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In March, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors adopted a similar ordinance, charging violators per firework instead of per incident.
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The high court issued similar rulings last year that allowed the administration to revoke the legal protection for Venezuelans.
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Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY.
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The Riverside County sheriff drew flak for conservatives like Laura Loomer for kneeling alongside activists in the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and, when pressed by a CNN reporter, for signaling openness to a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
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To some investors, the current moment is analogous to the dotcom bubble of the late 1990s.
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The four-year ban is analogous with the maximum punishment for intentional doping.
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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.
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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.
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Through facilitated forums and advisory ecosystems, the organization builds environments where owners can test ideas, evaluate risk, and gain perspective from peers navigating comparable pressures.
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Winner may not substitute, assign or transfer Prize or redeem Prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.
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According to author Caroline Hallemann—whose book The Kennedys and the Windsors came out on June 2—the two women were even more alike than meets the eye.
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Podiatrists and Oprah alike love Vionic shoes for their orthotic-level comfort disguised with designer-level style, and the Kearny sneakers are proof.
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Venezuelan authorities typically activate emergency assessment and response protocols following major seismic events, including inspections of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, bridges, highways and electrical systems.
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The bill is intended to get Cal Fire’s pay within 15% of benchmark local fire departments such as Los Angeles, Fresno and San Francisco.
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After a close fan-voting race, TXT’s Yeonjun took the K-Pop World Choice Solo award, while Super Junior won over BTS for the corresponding group award.
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The team has yet to determine the corresponding roster move.
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“Correspondent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspondent. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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