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
Court reporters say the job can be performed only by a human being, who can intervene to ensure everyone is heard and who bears responsibility if a transcript is missing or incomplete.
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Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Cunningham shared her thoughts on the White House's post while speaking to reporters on Friday.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Nyland told reporters after the game that the team prepared as normal for Brazil but that the early penalty save gave him a boost of confidence.
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Doha Madani,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Mamdani appeared to double down Tuesday, while speaking to reporters about the forthcoming heat wave.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The area has been densely packed with photographers, reporters, fans, police, security and black vans that are believed to be dropping off some of the guests.
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Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Before the critical week arrived, co-general managers Jon Wallace and Ben Tenzer spoke to reporters after the draft.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Prosecutors did not speak to reporters after court.
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Jack Hannah,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
While the investigation into the deaths and motive is ongoing, Mechanicville Police Department Chief William Rabbitt told reporters Thursday that the evidence so far indicates that Steadman may have been involved.
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Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Cunningham shared her thoughts on the White House's post while speaking to reporters on Friday.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Nyland told reporters after the game that the team prepared as normal for Brazil but that the early penalty save gave him a boost of confidence.
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Doha Madani,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Mamdani appeared to double down Tuesday, while speaking to reporters about the forthcoming heat wave.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The area has been densely packed with photographers, reporters, fans, police, security and black vans that are believed to be dropping off some of the guests.
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Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Before the critical week arrived, co-general managers Jon Wallace and Ben Tenzer spoke to reporters after the draft.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
Prosecutors did not speak to reporters after court.
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Jack Hannah,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
While the investigation into the deaths and motive is ongoing, Mechanicville Police Department Chief William Rabbitt told reporters Thursday that the evidence so far indicates that Steadman may have been involved.
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Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reporters
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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.
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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.
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Doyle Rice and Dinah Voyles Pulver are national correspondents for USA TODAY, with decades of experience covering violent weather and climate.
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Pelley was one of 60 Minutes’ top correspondents, reporting from the field and interviewing some of the biggest and hard to get newsmakers, from then-FBI Director James Comey to President Joe Biden to Pope Francis.
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“Reporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reporters. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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