muckrakers

plural of muckraker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for muckrakers
Noun
  • In the absence of independent monitoring on the ground, the ministry is the primary source for casualty data relied upon by humanitarian groups, journalists, and international bodies.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
  • 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, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The fiery exchange drew the attention of security guards, staffers and reporters, many of whom stood nearby, phones drawn, watching intently.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Within seconds of the helicopter entering the air, California Highway Patrol received a mayday call from the aircraft, Officer Michael Harper, a spokesperson for the CHP’s South Sacramento office, told reporters.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Muckrakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muckrakers. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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