1
as in describing
to give an oral or written account of in some detail
will report the progress of the war effort before a congressional committee on Monday
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as in recording
to make a written note of
reported the lawyer's closing statement
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Recent Examples of reporting
The state has not yet begun reporting its results, but protocols were established in 2021.
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Susanne Rust
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
In audio obtained by CNN, the plane's pilot can be heard reporting the incident to air traffic control.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
In addition, Satoru Hiramatsu has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Content Business, from his previous role as Managing Director of the division, reporting directly to Tadafumi Shimomura, President, Content Business.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
There is past reporting that expansions like Lightfall and The Final Shape missed sales expectations, sometimes by significant amounts, but those expectations were set in the first place because of the enormous cost of those projects.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Chavez-DeRemer had been under scrutiny ahead of her exit from the Department of Labor, with several news outlets reporting her conduct was under investigation by the department's internal watchdog.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Pitmasters Brian White and Mike Barnhart had previous experience at barbecue restaurants, according to reporting from the Johnson County Post.
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Jenna Thompson
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Now RadarOnline is reporting that the real reason for the visit is not just to mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, but a desire to improve their public image.
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Stylecaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
28 June 2026
Mauricio Torres contributed reporting.
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Osmary Hernández,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Susanne Rust
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
In audio obtained by CNN, the plane's pilot can be heard reporting the incident to air traffic control.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
In addition, Satoru Hiramatsu has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Content Business, from his previous role as Managing Director of the division, reporting directly to Tadafumi Shimomura, President, Content Business.
—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
There is past reporting that expansions like Lightfall and The Final Shape missed sales expectations, sometimes by significant amounts, but those expectations were set in the first place because of the enormous cost of those projects.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Chavez-DeRemer had been under scrutiny ahead of her exit from the Department of Labor, with several news outlets reporting her conduct was under investigation by the department's internal watchdog.
—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Pitmasters Brian White and Mike Barnhart had previous experience at barbecue restaurants, according to reporting from the Johnson County Post.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Now RadarOnline is reporting that the real reason for the visit is not just to mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham, but a desire to improve their public image.
—
Stylecaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
28 June 2026
Mauricio Torres contributed reporting.
—
Osmary Hernández,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reporting
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Scientists think this macromolecular (meaning large) complex carbon, could hold evidence that ancient microbial life once existed in the same sedimentary material, according to one new paper describing these observations.
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Crane offered a similar read, describing the collection as both new and familiar — the kind of pieces that could believably have been thrifted from a Venice Beach shop, even as fabrications like Terry and slub cotton give them a softer, more contemporary hand.
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Herrera’s book justifiably treated the paintings as essentially autobiographical, recording a life of trials and tribulations.
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As a result, recording Clovis was an intensely personal affair for both Shooter Jennings, and one of Waylon’s biggest present-day admirers, Crockett.
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Direct prompt injection happens when a user types instructions that override a system prompt, the familiar pattern of telling a chatbot to ignore previous instructions.
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That includes not even telling guests the full information about the wedding, with people invited reportedly instructed to arrive in New York, without being given details about when and where the wedding will be.
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Since the weather has allowed, Humphreys has been preparing for France by logging 110-120 miles per week.
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Members can check their enrollment status, if eligible, at any time by logging into their account through the SoFi app or on the SoFi website.
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While recounting the slow death of her relationship, Rodrigo doesn’t shy away from the gross, the embarrassing or the vulnerable.
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As the narrator of the first two seasons of Interview With the Vampire, Louis was soft-spoken, introspective, and riddled with guilt when recounting the damage from his centuries-long relationship with Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid).
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Speaking ideas aloud and transcribing them for AI input also preserves natural rhythm.
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While transcribing therapy sessions, Greta becomes obsessed with one of her insufferable boss's patients, a married female Swiss gynecologist.
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So, remember, by finding weeds, noting their location, relating them to a condition, and choosing corrective actions based on that condition, gardeners can begin to form maintenance diagnoses for their gardens through weeds.
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The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.
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The Forest Service reports the herd’s origins are unknown, noting it may be linked to mustang drives between Owens Valley and Nevada.
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Rummo agrees, noting that the pasta's texture and structure are what set it apart.
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“Reporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reporting. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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