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
He was again arrested by the LAPD in 2004 for falsely reporting an emergency.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
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, 1 Nov. 2025
As a result, Weiss will become editor-in-chief of CBS News, but will work outside of the current org chart by reporting directly to Paramount CEO David Ellison.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Also laid off was senior foreign correspondent Debora Patta, who has been reporting on the war in Gaza and has been based in Johannesburg, as well as correspondents Nikki Battiste and Janet Shamlian.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
The Star’s Mike Hendricks contributed reporting.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Advanced Micro Devices , Super Micro Computer and Palantir are among the names reporting in the coming week.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
The publication is an outgrowth, Lee said, of the de-emphasis of reporting on the far right at many American news organizations.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Gallego and other lawmakers have signaled intentions to introduce measures that would require stricter accountability and reporting for lethal force used abroad in anti-drug missions.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
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, 1 Nov. 2025
As a result, Weiss will become editor-in-chief of CBS News, but will work outside of the current org chart by reporting directly to Paramount CEO David Ellison.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Also laid off was senior foreign correspondent Debora Patta, who has been reporting on the war in Gaza and has been based in Johannesburg, as well as correspondents Nikki Battiste and Janet Shamlian.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
The Star’s Mike Hendricks contributed reporting.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Advanced Micro Devices , Super Micro Computer and Palantir are among the names reporting in the coming week.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
The publication is an outgrowth, Lee said, of the de-emphasis of reporting on the far right at many American news organizations.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Gallego and other lawmakers have signaled intentions to introduce measures that would require stricter accountability and reporting for lethal force used abroad in anti-drug missions.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reporting
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Meller provided a concrete example of AI’s democratizing potential, describing how a scene that would have cost half his film’s budget and taken weeks with traditional effects was roughed out in five minutes using Kling AI.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Three Air Force employees are dead in what Ohio officials are describing as a double murder-suicide.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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He was also charged with recording any words churchgoers spoke out of turn, when they were supposed to be attending to the service.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yesavage — who started his professional baseball career on the Blue Jays Single-A minor league affiliate in Florida six months ago — threw a record 12 strikeouts in seven innings, recording no walks, three hits and one run.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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As previously announced, The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event will star Paul Mescal as McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Starr, Joseph Quinn as Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as Lennon, with each film telling the story of a different member of the band.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Watches offer an opportunity to expand that world, telling our story through a new lens while answering a growing desire for pieces that combine design, with exceptional functionality.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Darren Yapi was the Rapids’ best bang-for-your-buck player on the roster, logging career highs in goals (eight) and assists (two) for just $104,000 annually.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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And logging, alas, does not pay very well.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Inside, Archimedes begins contemplating the Universe beyond the Earth, and starts recounting various ideas about what its nature could be.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, an eyewitness, Josh Thomas, disputed this while recounting the events to WGN-TV.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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But many of the available tools are focused on reducing administrative burden by transcribing clinical visits, drafting notes and formulating appeal letters.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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But voicemails also have a blue dot next to the red phone number or name (along with text summarizing or transcribing the voicemail underneath if those settings are active).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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The song, which is the second track on the album, makes several references and nods to some of Taylor's famous life, while also seemingly relating them to Swift.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Libra balanced scales also teach us that relating is a paradox.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Braun highlighted a successful two-pronged corporate strategy, noting the tough environment for lower-income consumers hasn’t changed – despite the growth in its high-end brands.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hall also reflected on her family’s ties to Bivens, noting the former council member was a longtime friend of her uncle, and became a source of inspiration for Hall growing up.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Reporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reporting. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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