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
Stahl said the correspondents' decision to stay would be reversed if Bilton, a tech journalist and filmmaker with no broadcast news experience, did not live up to his promises.
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Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026
Related Stories Pelley was fired by CBS News last week after a dramatic clash with Nick Bilton, who Weiss installed as the executive editor of the long-running newsmagazine following the removal of a significant chunk of the show’s senior staff and on-air correspondents.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 June 2026
At the end of May, Weiss forced out executive producer Tanya Simon; several other top producers; and two correspondents, Cecilia Vega and Sharyn Alfonsi.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The trio, and to some degree Warner Bros Discovery acquiring Ellison, were given some high altitude breathing room when remaining correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim decided on June 5 to stay – – at least for now.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 June 2026
The dismissal of so many mainstay 60 Minutes producers and correspondents led many to question if Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim, the three remaining correspondents at the show, would also step away.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
The show is suddenly down four correspondents.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The correspondents added that their commitment depends on whether the program continues producing the journalism that built its reputation.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Cecilia Vega, one of the correspondents fired on Thursday, had at times pushed back against Weiss, Semafor has learned, and was let go with years remaining on her contract.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026
Related Stories Pelley was fired by CBS News last week after a dramatic clash with Nick Bilton, who Weiss installed as the executive editor of the long-running newsmagazine following the removal of a significant chunk of the show’s senior staff and on-air correspondents.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 June 2026
At the end of May, Weiss forced out executive producer Tanya Simon; several other top producers; and two correspondents, Cecilia Vega and Sharyn Alfonsi.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The trio, and to some degree Warner Bros Discovery acquiring Ellison, were given some high altitude breathing room when remaining correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim decided on June 5 to stay – – at least for now.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 June 2026
The dismissal of so many mainstay 60 Minutes producers and correspondents led many to question if Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim, the three remaining correspondents at the show, would also step away.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
The show is suddenly down four correspondents.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The correspondents added that their commitment depends on whether the program continues producing the journalism that built its reputation.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Cecilia Vega, one of the correspondents fired on Thursday, had at times pushed back against Weiss, Semafor has learned, and was let go with years remaining on her contract.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspondents
Noun
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Trump was taking questions from reporters in the Oval Office after making an announcement about coal.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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In advance of Kellen's appearance, Comer told reporters that committee members were split on their perceptions of her, given the allegations that Kellen was involved in scheduling some of Epstein's massages.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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“Correspondents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspondents. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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