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
Addressing reporters for the first time since The Associated Press projected a November runoff between her and Mayor Karen Bass, Raman said residents are losing faith in the city’s ability to solve even basic problems and are demanding a different approach.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 June 2026
Both of the accused will appeal the sentence within a month, a lawyer for one of the men, Choochat Kanpai, told reporters.
—CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Otherwise, Makar will be wincing through pain trying to explain the unfathomable, Blackwood will be dropping F-bombs in disbelief and MacKinnon will be ducking reporters despite being the team’s best player.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Early on Thursday morning, dozens of reporters got a first look at the set up, with UFC logos abundant and a gallery of about a dozen sponsors, from Polymarket to the Morgan & Morgan law firm, branded on the ringside.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Associated Press reporters Joey Cappelletti, Kevin Freking and Eric Tucker contributed to this report.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
During the four offseason workouts open to reporters, Mahomes went through individual drills, installs and 7-on-7 periods, but the Chiefs held him back from 11-on-11 work out of caution.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Drivers could get in trouble for talking to reporters without company approval.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
King's family was also in the courtroom Thursday but declined to speak with reporters.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 June 2026
Both of the accused will appeal the sentence within a month, a lawyer for one of the men, Choochat Kanpai, told reporters.
—CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Otherwise, Makar will be wincing through pain trying to explain the unfathomable, Blackwood will be dropping F-bombs in disbelief and MacKinnon will be ducking reporters despite being the team’s best player.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Early on Thursday morning, dozens of reporters got a first look at the set up, with UFC logos abundant and a gallery of about a dozen sponsors, from Polymarket to the Morgan & Morgan law firm, branded on the ringside.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Associated Press reporters Joey Cappelletti, Kevin Freking and Eric Tucker contributed to this report.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
During the four offseason workouts open to reporters, Mahomes went through individual drills, installs and 7-on-7 periods, but the Chiefs held him back from 11-on-11 work out of caution.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Drivers could get in trouble for talking to reporters without company approval.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
King's family was also in the courtroom Thursday but declined to speak with reporters.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reporters
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,
9 June 2026
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Nicaragua’s government has also imprisoned adversaries, religious leaders, journalists and more, then exiled them, stripping hundreds of their citizenship and possessions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Noun
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They are also relieved that correspondents Stahl, Jon Wertheim and Bill Whitaker chose to remain with the program rather than leave in solidarity with Pelley.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Stahl, along with correspondents Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim, had wrestled with whether to remain at the network in the aftermath of the staffing changes and Pelley's dismissal, according to The New York Times.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Reporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reporters. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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