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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
the student journalist asked questions as probing as those of a seasoned intelligencer
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as in spy
a person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country
as the nation's top intelligencer, the director of the CIA should have been more skeptical of the information he was being fed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligencer
Noun
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The Vatican facilitates visas and local SIM cards in advance, and arranges hotels and local transportation, allowing reporters to focus on the news rather than logistics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Duggan's wife and mother of his six children, Saffrine Duggan, told reporters outside the court in Canberra that his lawyers would consider a further appeal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The studio, which recently took over creative control of the spy franchise, has hired Denis Villeneuve to direct the next installment.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Our spies tell us that the 2028 Lamborghini Temerario Spyder will debut some time in 2027.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Coronado is a special correspondent.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The center said throughout all of this, Rahman faced mistreatment, was mocked by federal agents for her disabilities and was denied medical care.—
Maria Lisignoli,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Heinecke hired an agent and participated in the Senior Bowl, Oklahoma's pro day and NFL scouting combine while trying to gain college eligibility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iritani, a journalist, follows a handful of individuals who were traded.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Associated Press journalist Mayuko Ono contributed to this report.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Welcome to being a campaign operative.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Tillman is a mid-level, mainstream Republican operative who has worked mostly at the state level.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Intelligencer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligencer. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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