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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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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Hinge was acquired by the Match Group in 2019, which gave it some juice, and COVID-19 ushered in a pandemic-lockdown-era dating boom.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
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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The extensive new detention policy is also expected to face legal challenges This is a developing story.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Get a weekly round up of the top tech stories from around the world in your inbox every Friday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Hong Kong perfected this approach over the last few decades, building its reputation through observation and thoughtful adaptation.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The crime rate in Tennessee has long dragged the state's reputation down in the CNBC poll.—
Allison Kiehl,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Contrary to advance rumors, the film is not a musical, as such, although Sarsgaard conceded that there are some dance routines.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
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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These are some of the ways people have described their experience.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Verb
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To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.—
Autumn Barnes,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Both Diamond and Rodgers pleaded innocent to the charges in Little Rock District Court on Monday, court records state.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.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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Pain, in these lines, is the enemy of story—of chronology, and maybe even of creativity itself.—
Willing Davidson,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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The film unfolds in five chapters from across five years of Agnes’ life, told out of chronology.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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“Report.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/report. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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