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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
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
The San Francisco Fire Department said crews responded Thursday afternoon on after reports that a mother and preteen child were overcome by a sneaker wave.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
OpenAI’s native checkout collapsed in March after Walmart reported conversion rates three times worse than standard e-commerce flows, and fewer than 30 Shopify merchants ever went live.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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Noun
The company has received two reports of the fan catching fire when connected to a power source, including one report of smoke damage to property.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
The San Francisco Fire Department said crews responded Thursday afternoon on after reports that a mother and preteen child were overcome by a sneaker wave.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Verb
The case marks the sixth measles infection reported in Los Angeles County this year.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
OpenAI’s native checkout collapsed in March after Walmart reported conversion rates three times worse than standard e-commerce flows, and fewer than 30 Shopify merchants ever went live.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for report
Noun
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Birding has exploded from a niche hobby into a mainstream pastime, driven by the pandemic outdoor-recreation boom and amplified by apps and social media.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The framework expands on an initiative first launched in 2020 developed to address growing pressures on the nation’s supply chains, driven by an expanding economy, shifting urban-rural demographics and the rapid boom of e-commerce.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who’s winning plaudits for his no-nonsense commentary on Fox Sports during this World Cup, played for clubs like Barcelona, AC Milan, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 June 2026
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Rob Schneider, a cast member from 1990-1994 who later branched out into movies, sitcoms and political commentary, is in New Haven on a concert tour.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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In a former life, this appliance may have doubled as tools used in his prior trade; however, the rapper—whose reputation for serving up hearty helpings of clever musings on the drug trade precedes him—remains intent on feeding the streets.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2026
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Twelve location expansions followed, each awarded on reputation without a competitive bid.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Following the news breaking, rumors of infidelity on both sides began circulating on social media.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Maybe there’ll be an ultra-intimate ceremony elsewhere, but rumors that Rock Lititz, a Pennsylvania company Swift has pressed into service for previous tours, is constructing a stage for the occasion absolutely line up.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The offender is described as an African-American man between 40-45 years of age, weighing 180-200 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray/black baseball cap, a light blue shirt, gray pants, and black gym shoes.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Speaking on the achievement, Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier described the maiden flight as an important milestone for the company.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Flash flooding in the South The intense rainfall in the Southeast overnight Thursday, June 18, and into Friday, June 19, created dangerous flooding and sent several rivers to record highs.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The character launches a music career, records songs and steps into the spotlight.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The blasts of noise and oregano at Kafeneion, a restaurant above a wine bar in a building across from the city’s Victorian-era Parliament House, ricocheted my brain to my one trip to Athens a dozen years earlier.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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While sitting on your porch or deck, a blast of air from a fan can help blow weak-flying mosquitoes away.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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“Report.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/report. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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