Definition of reportnext
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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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Recent Examples of report
Noun
The report also found that the LAFD leaders who initially oversaw the Palisades fire response lacked experience with large, complicated fires, causing other agencies to operate independently of the department instead of joining forces. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The move after the jobs report was a classic example of when bad economic news is good news for the stock and bond markets because a less tight labor market could keep the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates later this month. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
When reached for comment, the district attorney staff member referred all questions to the district attorney, the Times reported. — Isa Mudannayake, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026 The artifacts were uncovered off the coast of Porto Rotondo in Sardinia, an Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, news agency Cover Images reported. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for report
Recent Examples of Synonyms for report
Noun
  • The Senate is expected to vote on legislation this week meant to protect consumers from high electricity costs caused in part by the data center building boom.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In the early days of the AI boom, companies were competing to see what their AI models could do.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • NASASpaceflight has many cameras in position around Starbase, and the company typically shares up-close video views and live commentary for preflight activities.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Rates become an even bigger hurdle for stocks Treasury yields surged to multidecade highs last week as strong economic data and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary raised expectations for more rate hikes.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Mercury in your 10th House squares Mars in your partnership zone, so another person’s needs or opinions may push against your plans, reputation, or sense of direction.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • After all, the $185 billion company built its reputation on American pickups and SUVs.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Michael Douglas is confirming a rumor that has followed him around for decades.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Social media accounts churn out AI images simply because celebrity rumors generate clicks and engagement—traffic that can ultimately be monetized by the people producing it and the platforms hosting it.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Wiles showed Republicans the president's upcoming travel schedule, which attendees described as extensive and almost every day, all across the country.
    — MICHELLE L. PRICE, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The message described a company with €80 billion in annual revenue that was looking for a chief sustainability officer.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Schweshinger can become the third player since 2000 to record at least 140 tackles in each of a player’s first two seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Luke Kuechly and Patrick Willis.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026
  • State records do not show that Singh has recorded a campaign account or reported any contributions.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Removing standing access reduces blast radius and buys time, while quick access withdrawal across hybrid environments blocks attacker pathways.
    — Robert Bobel, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Riley drove the go-ahead blast over the wall in right-center field.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There was a period where airspace was closed in the Gulf after the Iran conflict began, and then questions about whether the region’s growth story would be interrupted.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the end, creation stories feels a bit like an internal pep talk for which an audience didn’t necessarily need to be present.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Report.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/report. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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