as in journalist
a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news
the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone
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Recent Examples of reporter
Trump told reporters that Bessent, who had been considered a short-list candidate to replace Powell, had pulled his name out of contention and intends to stay at Treasury.
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Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Regional politics reporter Erin Glynn can be reached at eglynn@enquirer.com, @ee_glynn on X or @eringlynn on Bluesky.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
These figures include single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes. Reach growth and development reporter Matthew Glowicki at mglowicki@courier-journal.com or 502-582-4000.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
Contributing: Tom D'Angelo, Zac Anderson, Savannah Kuchar, Bart Jansen, Medora Lee, USA TODAY Network
Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 July 2025
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Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Regional politics reporter Erin Glynn can be reached at eglynn@enquirer.com, @ee_glynn on X or @eringlynn on Bluesky.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
These figures include single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes. Reach growth and development reporter Matthew Glowicki at mglowicki@courier-journal.com or 502-582-4000.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
Contributing: Tom D'Angelo, Zac Anderson, Savannah Kuchar, Bart Jansen, Medora Lee, USA TODAY Network
Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reporter
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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Local law enforcement officers have gone so far as to fire munitions that have left both protesters and journalists injured.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The former chief White House correspondent for CNN welcomed the AI avatar, created by Oliver's parents Manuel and Patricia, on Monday's segment of his independent YouTube series to discuss gun control and other miscellaneous topics on what would have been his 25th birthday.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Soboroff will serve as senior national and political correspondent for the network.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Reporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reporter. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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