as in journalists
someone who tries to reveal information about prominent individuals behaving badly
The newspaper used a team of seasoned muckrakers to expose the corruption at city hall.
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Noun
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Americans—especially journalists—should resist becoming inured to fascist rhetoric.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026 -
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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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
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“Muckrakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muckrakers. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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