as in reporters
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 correspondents
Instead of just relying on the network’s standard correspondents, the network’s broadcast seemed to lean equally on Free Press favorites and proponents for Iran strikes.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Some of the most harrowing images were shared by correspondents on social media, including Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson, who posted on an explosion in Bahrain.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
The annual White House correspondents’ dinner is slated for Saturday, April 25.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2026
Wire services and newspaper correspondents sent Patrick’s tale ricocheting from coast to coast and around the world.
—Steven Levingston, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
Here are 10 Milano Cortina memories that will forever stand out to TIME’s veteran Olympic correspondents.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
In between their stints as figure skating correspondents at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Martha and her bestie Snoop Dogg have been taking in the sights and sounds of Milan together, including, of course, the food.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Leading a team of correspondents across the continent is editor in chief is Julie Yapo, a seasoned journalist of Ivorian descent.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
For most of the people identified as associates or correspondents of the financier, there is no suggestion that they were involved in any of his criminal activities.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Some of the most harrowing images were shared by correspondents on social media, including Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson, who posted on an explosion in Bahrain.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
The annual White House correspondents’ dinner is slated for Saturday, April 25.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2026
Wire services and newspaper correspondents sent Patrick’s tale ricocheting from coast to coast and around the world.
—Steven Levingston, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
Here are 10 Milano Cortina memories that will forever stand out to TIME’s veteran Olympic correspondents.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
In between their stints as figure skating correspondents at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Martha and her bestie Snoop Dogg have been taking in the sights and sounds of Milan together, including, of course, the food.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Leading a team of correspondents across the continent is editor in chief is Julie Yapo, a seasoned journalist of Ivorian descent.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
For most of the people identified as associates or correspondents of the financier, there is no suggestion that they were involved in any of his criminal activities.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspondents
Noun
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But John Connolly, the state's Medicaid director, told reporters Thursday the state has no evidence to substantiate such a high figure.—
STEVE KARNOWSKI THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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There were no cameras or reporters there that day.—
Rick Davis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Americans—especially journalists—should resist becoming inured to fascist rhetoric.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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There was no fence there, so locals and journalists could interact with the refugees.—
Elizabeth Flock,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Correspondents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspondents. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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