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verb

past tense of report

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Recent Examples of reported
Adjective
Authorities downplayed a reported threat of drone attacks on California. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026 Many reported hearing a very loud bang, and felt a shake as if a big truck drove past. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 Cap update The reported three-year, $33 million deal would make Thompson one of Dallas’ most notable free-agency signings since 2012, when cornerback Brandon Carr signed a five-year, $50 million deal. Jon MacHota, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026 On Reddit, many Disneyland fans welcomed the reported change. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026 Costco’s ancillary and other businesses — like pharmacy, food courts, and travel — added 19 basis points of improvement on a reported basis, and 17 basis points excluding gas. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 Cincinnati police officers found 41-year-old David Lee shot after they were called to Craft Street for a reported shooting. Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026 One popular criticism of Nanos, who to his credit has taken much of it head on, is a reported rift between his office and the feds. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei over a reported dispute about the limits that the company placed on its AI tools for military use. Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Mexican news outlets like Azteca Noticias reported last week that aid sent from Mexico was being sold in island stores that sell goods in dollars. Sarah Moreno march 16, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 For the past few weeks, WCCO has reported on the companion bill making its way through the House. Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 People reported victims jumping from the upper floor as the fire raged. Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026 During his sentencing hearing at a Philadelphia courthouse, Seferlis apologized for writing the threatening letters, blaming the actions on his personal outrage over the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026 No injuries were reported, but the airport suspended all flights for several hours. Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that Caruso is among the key funders supporting Mahan’s campaign. Matt Klink, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026 Though no illnesses have been reported, Salmonella can cause serious or even fatal infections in some people. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 For the first time in the decade that homeless mortality has been tracked in Los Angeles County, fewer people have died on the streets and in shelters, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday. Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reported
Adjective
  • Your 11th House of Social Networks brightens as the intuitive Moon conjoins studious Mercury, so thoughtful outreach strengthens bonds and clarifies shared goals, especially within teams and community circles.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Be brave; ask for fair, shared effort.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Trump administration officials had described solving the case as a top priority.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In 65 games played this season, Guenther has recorded 58 points (33, 25), ranking third on the team in scoring.
    SportsDay Staff, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Police body cameras recorded the incident.
    Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Four reputed members of the 007 gang were indicted Wednesday for the murder of 16-year-old Claudia Quatey nearly three years after she was gunned down at a Queens playground, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Vrabel’s reputed expertise comes on defense.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • There have been no updates in the investigation, Dalton Samek told the Star-Telegram on Sunday, March 15.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • San Rafael also logged a preliminary high of 85 degrees, above the high of 83 from back in 1972, according to the local office of the National Weather Service.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Entrepreneur and athlete Jesse Itzler has logged more than 50,000 lifetime miles and credits the Galloway Method for completing 100-mile races without ever dropping out.
    Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Leaving her role—along with rumored lover Corey Lewandowski—is bittersweet, Noem continued.
    William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Chandra McCormick and Keith Calhoun, who for decades have chronicled Black life in Louisiana, focusing on the prison-industrial system and the state’s history of slavery, were recognized for photography.
    News Desk, Artforum, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.
    Judith Martin, Dallas Morning News, 12 Mar. 2026

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“Reported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reported. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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