Thesaurus results for REPORTING

reporting

verb

present participle of report

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 Those calls came about an hour after several calls reporting loud music and a large gathering of vehicles. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 Skywatchers across northern Europe are reporting spectacular noctilucent cloud displays, with brilliant electric-blue formations illuminating the late-night sky. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 So far, 34 states are reporting cases dating back to May 1, per the CDC. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Last year, over 650,000 holiday workbooks were sold – double the year before – and publishers are reporting even bigger sales this summer, said The Times. — Lea Tran, TheWeek, 20 July 2026 Domino’s Pizza — The stock rose more than 7% despite the company reporting an earnings miss in its second-quarter financial results. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 20 July 2026 Layoffs for Californians are imminent, with local officials reporting that at least 2,500 jobs are at risk in Los Angeles alone. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026 Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large. — Vogue, 13 July 2026 Shortly after, Higginson said police received several 911 calls reporting multiple juveniles had been shot nearby in the apartment complex. — Matt Cavallo, CBS News, 13 July 2026

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Nights in a restaurant are often spent describing flavors, in sensory attention—at least when they aren’t filled with flirting with your coworkers or complaining about guests.

— Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
DeVriese-Sebilla said those attitudes had lasting consequences for Argentine, describing housing segregation as one of the community’s greatest historical challenges.

— Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

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Crow-Armstrong has been crafty on the base paths, recording 25 steals on 31 attempts.

— Data Skrive, New York Times, 20 July 2026
And with David Bednar recording five outs and his 19th save of the season – the closer hasn’t allowed a run since May 22 – the Yankees were able to salvage their first series out of the All-Star break.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Definition of recording

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These short chains of amino acids are found naturally in the body and act as useful messengers, telling cells when to repair damaged tissue, produce hormones, reduce inflammation, and more.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 20 July 2026
The presentation blends stories, historical context and quilt traditions to see how textiles are powerful tools for communication, telling stories and preserving culture.

— La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of telling

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Identity systems, logging mechanisms and API integrations form a web where a single misconfiguration, vulnerability or cross-border connection can cascade across tenants and borders.

— Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The Hornets’ 2025 NBA Draft class received plenty of playing time over the past week-plus, logging extensive minutes.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Definition of logging

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On a summer afternoon, his daughters, Gabrielle and Katerina, sit at the Sunset Marquis bar, recounting their father’s remarkable life — particularly his championing of soccer and his contributions to the sport.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Nolan previously illustrated his commitment to capturing the grueling experience during a chat with The Telegraph, recounting a particularly difficult sequence while capturing a section of Odysseus’ journey across the seas.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 July 2026

Definition of recounting

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Other industry experts are admitting defeat, noting demand is notoriously hard to measure and predict.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Two government employees and one civilian were injured during the incident Monday, according to the FBI, with Barnacle noting the civilian was an immigrant who was at the building for a hearing in their immigration case.

— Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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