1
as in boom
a loud explosive sound
startled by the report of a gun
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2
as in story
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
gave a full report of their trip to London
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3
as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
he's a player of good report in golfing circles
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as in rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
the report is that she was caught embezzling, but no one has any evidence
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as in to describe
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
will report the progress of the war effort before a congressional committee on Monday
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as in to record
to make a written note of
reported the lawyer's closing statement
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Recent Examples of report
Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
According to the report, the King wanted staff and guests to feel less restricted by protocol while playing the sport.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 11 July 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 July 2025
In the first three months of 2025, the company reported revenue of $55.86 million.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 12 July 2025
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Noun
Times staff writer Rachel Uranga contributed to this report.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
According to the report, the King wanted staff and guests to feel less restricted by protocol while playing the sport.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
The recall was initiated after three people reported injuries to Walmart after the lid struck them them in the face, causing permanent vision loss in two who were hit in the eye, according to CPSC.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 July 2025
In the first three months of 2025, the company reported revenue of $55.86 million.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for report
Noun
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And while bonus depreciation applies to a variety of physical items, its creation led to a boom in jet sales in the past decade.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Economists and business leaders maintain that tariffs probably won’t lead to a major American factory boom.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Noun
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This story will be updated after the men's event concludes.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
5 July 2025
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For beautiful views of the Tennessee River and Wilson Dam, head to this greenspace with a scenic 1.3-mile trail along the waterfront with interpretive displays sharing stories about Florence’s history.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Real Madrid’s winning reputation is built on their clinical efficiency in both boxes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Employees might hesitate to speak up out of fear of retaliation, damaging their reputation, or simply being seen as a troublemaker.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals has been at the epicenter of rumors for several months, but a full no-trade protection and contract complexities will keep the 10-time Gold Glove Award winner far away from the Bronx.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Expect to continue hearing rumors surrounding McLaurin heading towards the start of the 2025 season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Among the students, what might broadly be described as concern over political correctness simply did not exist.—
Brooke Allen,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Under former Presidents Biden, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush, amnesty proposals were seldom described as such.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Thibodeaux is the first Giants defender since Jason Pierre-Paul (2010–2012) to record at least 21 sacks within his first three years in the league.—
Victor Williams,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Her comments were recorded on video and posted on YouTube.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Spending included outlays for consulting, text blasts and mailings.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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But on Friday night, the booms and blasts of celebratory fireworks appear to have frightened them away.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Brennan focused more on analyzing evidence than on showing the chronology of events when questioning witnesses, as did the lead prosecutor in Read’s first trial.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Here’s a chronology of some of the events that have rocked the company in the past six months.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Report.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/report. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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