1
as in blasts
a loud explosive sound
startled by the report of a gun
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2
as in stories
a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened
gave a full report of their trip to London
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3
as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
he's a player of good report in golfing circles
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1
as in describes
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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2
as in records
to make a written note of
reported the lawyer's closing statement
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Recent Examples of reports
Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
But recent reports show that goal is nowhere near.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
However, reports about how the university has controlled the use of that money has worried some alumni.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Oct. 2025
There were also reports that the two slept on separate beds at Windsor Castle.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
Previous reports have warned Trumps’ immigration policies also threaten negative economic consequences.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The shutdown has stopped the release of economic data including regular reports like the weekly initial jobless claims.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
High ankle sprains can take anywhere from two to four weeks to return, reports say.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Per reports and witness statements featured in the documentary, Lorincz allegedly hurled a pair of roller skates at Owens' son Izzy and was later seen screaming at the group and threatening them with an umbrella.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Investors seemed to agree as the company’s stock rose 2%, pushing its market valuation past the $4 trillion mark again the day before the company reports its Q3 earnings.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Datskovska regularly reports on buzzy fashion releases and collaborations worth investing in.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Josh Snyder reports on how the state LEARNS Act has changed public education, including on the local level.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
Those buyers wound up with a new car payment of $907, on average, compared to an industry average of $767 in the third quarter, Edmunds reports.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
First-base coach Anthony Iapoce won't return to the Tigers in the 2026 season, the Free Press reports.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Christine Baumgartner and her new husband, financier Josh Connor, tied the knot on Saturday, PEOPLE reports.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
Empires and nations need both maps and reports from the field.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
But recent reports show that goal is nowhere near.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
However, reports about how the university has controlled the use of that money has worried some alumni.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Oct. 2025
There were also reports that the two slept on separate beds at Windsor Castle.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
Previous reports have warned Trumps’ immigration policies also threaten negative economic consequences.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
The shutdown has stopped the release of economic data including regular reports like the weekly initial jobless claims.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
High ankle sprains can take anywhere from two to four weeks to return, reports say.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2025
Per reports and witness statements featured in the documentary, Lorincz allegedly hurled a pair of roller skates at Owens' son Izzy and was later seen screaming at the group and threatening them with an umbrella.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
The score was tied 1–1 in the 5th inning, when the game paused for the annual Stand Up to Cancer tribute, Billboard reports.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Investors seemed to agree as the company’s stock rose 2%, pushing its market valuation past the $4 trillion mark again the day before the company reports its Q3 earnings.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Datskovska regularly reports on buzzy fashion releases and collaborations worth investing in.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Josh Snyder reports on how the state LEARNS Act has changed public education, including on the local level.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
Those buyers wound up with a new car payment of $907, on average, compared to an industry average of $767 in the third quarter, Edmunds reports.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
First-base coach Anthony Iapoce won't return to the Tigers in the 2026 season, the Free Press reports.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Christine Baumgartner and her new husband, financier Josh Connor, tied the knot on Saturday, PEOPLE reports.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reports
Noun
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But Steve Considine, a National Weather Service meteorologist in White Lake Township, warned that the report does suggest occasional bone-chilling arctic blasts and possibly more snow or rain than usual.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Buds fall off when exposed to blasts of cold air or heat.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As soon as a battle or a war has been fought, victors and losers alike begin to tell different stories.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The thrill of the unexplained is what prompts so many to take ghost tours, which often tell juicy and sometimes goosebump-inducing stories that give historic sites a richer context.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The rich and powerful, at least, might have the means to protect their reputations from an onslaught of deepfakes.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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But as the case spirals and loyalties fracture, reputations are on the line, and everyone’s playing to win.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the book, Birger describes the house’s history as guiding its future.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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Intensity, on the other hand, describes the level of ground shaking at various locations and can vary depending on distance from the epicenter and local geological conditions.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After creating an account, eBirders can log on at any time to submit a checklist that records location, time, date and a list of birds observed.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Court records state that on June 4, 2024, X suspended Plummer’s original account for violating its rules against violent speech.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s because asset price booms tend to follow Fed rate cuts, and older, wealthier consumers — who own more stocks — disproportionately benefit from those market gains.—
Carlos Waters,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Another recurring feature of the biggest asset booms is outright chicanery, such as fraudulent accounting, the marketing of worthless securities, and plain old stealing.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the best accounts ever of the power of categories to shape reality is Ian Hacking’s Historical Ontology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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With the youngest adults who could serve in World War II now 98, there are fewer and fewer people who can provide firsthand accounts of the conflict.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the other end of the spectrum, Macquarie’s chief economist, David Doyle, tells Fortune that while Washington isn’t necessarily shaping its policy because of imminent recessionary fears, policymakers will be keen to maintain growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Folklorist Thomas Keightley tells the tale of a kobold named Hödeken who was insulted by a kitchen boy who kept spraying water at him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Reports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reports. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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