as in journalists
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 reporters
Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.
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Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The 49ers were dealt with yet another devastating injury after losing George Kittle to an Achilles tear, Shanahan confirmed to reporters after Sunday’s game.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Powell corrected Trump in front of reporters about the cost of the project, with the tension between the two men palpable.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Cooper told reporters in the press room after his win.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
But House Speaker Dan Hawkins, a Wichita Republican who’s running for state insurance commissioner, told reporters this month that there were too many holdouts in his caucus to press the issue.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters heading into the game that Lane Johnson was working like crazy to get back on the field for the playoffs.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Speaking to reporters before meeting the Islanders, Wild coach John Hynes said Eriksson Ek is day to day and the injury is not considered serious.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Speaking to reporters Thursday after a court hearing one of those lawsuits, attorney Craig Futterman said state officials need to do more should there be another surge in enforcement here.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The 49ers were dealt with yet another devastating injury after losing George Kittle to an Achilles tear, Shanahan confirmed to reporters after Sunday’s game.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Powell corrected Trump in front of reporters about the cost of the project, with the tension between the two men palpable.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Cooper told reporters in the press room after his win.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
But House Speaker Dan Hawkins, a Wichita Republican who’s running for state insurance commissioner, told reporters this month that there were too many holdouts in his caucus to press the issue.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters heading into the game that Lane Johnson was working like crazy to get back on the field for the playoffs.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Speaking to reporters before meeting the Islanders, Wild coach John Hynes said Eriksson Ek is day to day and the injury is not considered serious.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Speaking to reporters Thursday after a court hearing one of those lawsuits, attorney Craig Futterman said state officials need to do more should there be another surge in enforcement here.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reporters
Noun
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Iranian state television on Sunday morning took a page from demonstrators, having their correspondents appear on streets in several cities to show calm areas with a date stamp shown on screen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Iranian state television on Sunday morning had its correspondents appear on the streets in several cities to show calm areas with a date stamp shown on screen.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Reporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reporters. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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