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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in recording
to make a written note of
reported the lawyer's closing statement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reporting
Certain mascaras, foundations and lip products contain PFAS as a texture agent, and some dental floss brands have historically used PFAS coatings, per NRDC reporting from September 2025.
—
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Extensive fraud in sales transaction reporting likely means the state has lost out on millions of dollars in marijuana excise tax revenue while businesses that follow the law have paid more than their fair share, industry insiders claim.
—Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 15 May 2026
While an org chart shows reporting lines, an operating model shows how work actually moves, how decisions are made and how outcomes are achieved.
—Sue Mysko, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The city asks residents reporting violations to provide the location, date, time and type of activity observed.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing, according to the CDC.
—Tiffany Gibson, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Qnity had a great week after reporting a strong beat and raise .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Unlike traditional commercial design platforms or procurement tools for design, Spectech systems aim to unify specification writing, sourcing, budgeting, and reporting into a single environment.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Extensive fraud in sales transaction reporting likely means the state has lost out on millions of dollars in marijuana excise tax revenue while businesses that follow the law have paid more than their fair share, industry insiders claim.
—Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 15 May 2026
While an org chart shows reporting lines, an operating model shows how work actually moves, how decisions are made and how outcomes are achieved.
—Sue Mysko, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The city asks residents reporting violations to provide the location, date, time and type of activity observed.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing, according to the CDC.
—Tiffany Gibson, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Qnity had a great week after reporting a strong beat and raise .
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Unlike traditional commercial design platforms or procurement tools for design, Spectech systems aim to unify specification writing, sourcing, budgeting, and reporting into a single environment.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reporting
Verb
-
Shoppers rave that the arm openings truly stand out, describing them as notably flattering and well-designed, without any awkward gaps.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
-
Ahead of the wedding, Ptak got plenty of attention as the official wedding-cake baker from America, with reports describing her childhood in the small Marin County town of Inverness, next door to Point Reyes National Seashore.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
Streaming games for grandparents or recording a child’s shifts on the ice seems like a natural way to share in these moments.—
Chris Murphy,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
-
The former superstar had a pretty good season as a third-line winger with rookie center Danila Yurov and Yakov Trenin, recording 23 goals and 46 points in 75 games, but his salary is an issue.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
While in the clinic, behind the gee-wizardry of the modern diagnostics and next-generation medications, the practice of endocrinology remains rooted in one person telling their story and the other trying to interpret it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
-
Her boyfriend, who had cuts to his arms and face, called 911, telling dispatch that someone had dropped a rock from the overpass.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
Verb
-
The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website or on X @NYPDTips.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
-
The Louisville Kings beat the DC Defenders 33-30 after logging three interceptions and seeing Tyler Hudson log a 92-yard kick return touchdown.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Verb
-
Vadim begins by recounting his youth as the privileged son of a Soviet-era official who was cast aside under the liberalizing Gorbachev regime; the reversal of fortune roused the young Vadim to make the most of his life.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
-
The new release consists of 161 files, most of which are PDFs recounting investigative reports and eyewitness testimonials (including from a few Apollo astronauts, who saw some strange things near the moon).—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
Verb
-
To prepare for the release of the 1926 census, archivists spent nearly three years conserving, digitizing and transcribing the decades-old data, McBride said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
-
With the advancement of technology, there is now a transcribing tool on hand, but Warner says, human transcribing is not only faster, but 99% accurate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The young players seem to like how Harbaugh is teaching and relating, too.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
-
Some of them are old systems of knowledge, ways of relating the body to fertility, death, and survival.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Detmers said no mechanical adjustments were needed to get back on track with scoreless innings in the fourth and fifth, with Suzuki noting there might have been a slight dip in velocity that was short-lived.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
-
While defending their work, WHO officials were careful not to criticize the DRC directly, noting the multiple challenges that have complicated identifying and responding to this epidemic.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reporting. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
