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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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Direct flights from South Korea, Russia, China, Thailand, and Singapore have added to this area’s tourism boom.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Even some investors are beginning to ask how much of the boom rests on real demand versus hype.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The project highlights growing international interest in elevated Latin American genre cinema blending political commentary, suspense, violence and social critique.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Below is a brief overview of the gold medalists, along with my tasting notes and BevTest’s commentary.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Then there’s Stokes, who has long been considered not only the best prospect in his class but also an emotional player who has a reputation that scared some schools away.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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This small city in rural northeastern South Dakota has established itself as an energy hub for the entire Great Plains region, and that reputation has received a big boost by landing what will be among the world's largest energy storage projects.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 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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Rather than romanticizing the awards-season whirlwind, Coon described the logistical reality behind it that includes 18-hour days, early-morning events, parenting responsibilities and the invisible labor required to sustain a performing career.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The event brought together pastors, fathers, mentors, activists, business leaders, former gang members and residents from across Chicago in what organizers described as a unified effort to promote safety, accountability and opportunity on the South Side.—
Greg Wehner , Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
18 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
Noun
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The ministry said the blast occurred outside a building linked to the Defense Ministry but gave no further details.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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These types of barriers are designed to shield service members from the blast of a mortar or rocket but offer no protection from aerial attacks.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 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 21 May. 2026.
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