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as in boom
a loud explosive sound
startled by the report of a gun
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as in commentary
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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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
Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Of course, this was kind of obvious amid reports that the Vegas Golden Knights were blocking the Oilers from talking to head coach Bruce Cassidy.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
News of the impending indictment was first reported by CBS News on Thursday, the same day the director of the CIA traveled to the island to deliver a warning to Cuban officials, including Raúl Castro’s grandson, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, that the time to make fundamental changes is now.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
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Noun
The ruling, issued Thursday, May 14, could allow Glossip to leave jail for the first time in years, according to reports from the Associated Press, CNN and CBS News.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Of course, this was kind of obvious amid reports that the Vegas Golden Knights were blocking the Oilers from talking to head coach Bruce Cassidy.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Verb
So far, none of the cities contacted by The Charlotte Observer reported issuing warnings or fines under the current restrictions, largely because several communities are only now beginning mandatory enforcement.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
News of the impending indictment was first reported by CBS News on Thursday, the same day the director of the CIA traveled to the island to deliver a warning to Cuban officials, including Raúl Castro’s grandson, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, that the time to make fundamental changes is now.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for report
Noun
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While massive, that is still below the levels seen in the first computer boom and the dot-com bubble that followed in 1999-2000.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Nvidia makes chips that are helping fuel the AI boom, and Huang and other executives view the trip as an opportunity to strengthen ties in the Chinese market.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Does that count as commentary on the current moment?—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Along with a video introduction from actor and filmmaker Alex Winter, there will be a Q&A afterward with Patric moderated by critic and scholar Travis Woods, who contributed a commentary track to a recent Australian Blu-ray release of the film.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The son of a Scottish immigrant, McCluskie had a reputation as a political street fighter and his gruff style complemented Becerra’s more measured, cerebral approach.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Almost overnight, the reputation of that picture changed.—
Peter Bogdanovich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Then, in January, residents heard rumors that a steel barrier was in the works.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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So when rumors began spreading Sunday inside Centre Hospitalier de Fontaine, a family-run hospital inside the slum, that armed gangs were advancing toward the facility, there was only one thing left to do as panic swept through.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Maviglio described the ballot measure as a simple repeal of Proposition 14, and said he was inspired by the governor’s race.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Doctors there describe them like hotel rooms, designed with en-suite bathrooms, exercise equipment, food delivery and Wi-Fi for patients staying for long periods.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Of that trio, Ejae is largely known for her work in K-pop, while the other two have primarily recorded other forms of music.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Bogaerts has recorded five steals on five attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Then, on March 16, a Russian air strike left a blast radius where the theater had been.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Four similar seismic signatures were registered at that exact time, in that approximate area, the pattern of which resembled underwater mines or overground quarry blasts, the Spanish National Seismic Network told CNN.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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Eggs, sushi, and crypto The account paid attention to smaller stories, too.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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“Report.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/report. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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