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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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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as in records
to make a written note of
reported the lawyer's closing statement
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Recent Examples of reports
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Maduko was the head of the community college system when he was picked last year to serve as the interim chancellor of CSCU after newspaper reports and two state audits revealed that Chancellor Terrence Cheng had misused his state credit card and other funds.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Anyone who spends time on our freeways understands how invaluable those frequent reports can be.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
There were reports that the water level could rise.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Other reports indicate how with the lack of monthly gasoline turns a 15-minute job into a three-day job.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Organizers said the rally remained peaceful, with no reports of violence.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 2 May 2026
So far, 16 partial reports have been posted to the department’s website.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Andrew Harnik | Getty Images A law enforcement officer responds following reports of a shooting during the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington, DC, US on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
—Terri Cullen,adam Jeffery, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2026
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 May 2026
The Financial Times reports that these new weapon delays will also affect munitions for HIMARS and NASAMS missile systems.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 May 2026
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that at least 2,659 people have died in Lebanon and over 8,000 have been injured since Israel and Hezbollah began fighting in March.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Fousia Abdullahi reports that taxes, infrastructure and declining school enrollment are central issues.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
Open-source projects, academic work, and early-stage startups building on accessible platforms will shape the next phase of innovation more than high-end demonstrations, reports SF.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Disney expects to launch the double-decker vessel sometime in 2027, the official Disney Parks Blog reports.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The gallery employed 27 in the UK and five in the US, who are cumulatively owed about £39,000 (approximately $53,000), and will be paid in full, reports the Art Newspaper.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly last fall, the two men are seeking $400 million in damages, and The Hollywood Reporter reports that they are expected to go up in front of a jury in a lower court next year.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
But on Friday, reports surfaced that a wind-down was imminent after negotiations between the company, its bondholders and the White House appeared to break down.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Maduko was the head of the community college system when he was picked last year to serve as the interim chancellor of CSCU after newspaper reports and two state audits revealed that Chancellor Terrence Cheng had misused his state credit card and other funds.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Anyone who spends time on our freeways understands how invaluable those frequent reports can be.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
There were reports that the water level could rise.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Other reports indicate how with the lack of monthly gasoline turns a 15-minute job into a three-day job.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Organizers said the rally remained peaceful, with no reports of violence.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 2 May 2026
So far, 16 partial reports have been posted to the department’s website.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Andrew Harnik | Getty Images A law enforcement officer responds following reports of a shooting during the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington, DC, US on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
—Terri Cullen,adam Jeffery, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Electrical equipment supplier Eaton reports on Tuesday morning.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 May 2026
The Financial Times reports that these new weapon delays will also affect munitions for HIMARS and NASAMS missile systems.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 May 2026
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that at least 2,659 people have died in Lebanon and over 8,000 have been injured since Israel and Hezbollah began fighting in March.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Fousia Abdullahi reports that taxes, infrastructure and declining school enrollment are central issues.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
Open-source projects, academic work, and early-stage startups building on accessible platforms will shape the next phase of innovation more than high-end demonstrations, reports SF.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Disney expects to launch the double-decker vessel sometime in 2027, the official Disney Parks Blog reports.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The gallery employed 27 in the UK and five in the US, who are cumulatively owed about £39,000 (approximately $53,000), and will be paid in full, reports the Art Newspaper.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly last fall, the two men are seeking $400 million in damages, and The Hollywood Reporter reports that they are expected to go up in front of a jury in a lower court next year.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reports
Noun
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Concrete walls like the ones surrounding the Army facility in Kuwait were typical during the Global War on Terror, built to blunt bullets, rockets, mortars and ground-level blasts -- but not capable of defending against direct aerial strikes from drones.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Yes, Dallas had its chances in overtime, with Jesper Wallstedt turning aside big blasts from Tyler Myers and Mavrik Bourque in succession, and then denying Arttu Hyry three times.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The ground zero of all stories of literary fandom begins and ends with Misery, whose characters were immortalized by Kathy Bates and James Caan in the movie adaptation of this psychological thriller.—
Laura Zigman,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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During Monday’s meeting, VanTrust Vice President of Development David Rezac showed renderings of the new office building — a 450,000 square foot building that will feature three amenity decks, 6 stories of parking, an outdoor plaza space, and a retreat center with an amphitheater.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
Noun
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People can be skeptical when screen stars parachute into plays around Tony season to burnish their reputations.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The dress code rewards craft and concept — both of which the group’s stylists have built reputations on.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And that describes this Panthers offense to a tee.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Limon’s body was found April 24 on the Howard Frankland Bridge, also in a large black trash bag and with stab injuries, records state.—
Tony Marrero,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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However, federal attorneys said back then that the crime started with the former owners, which records show included local restaurant magnate Louis Gerodemos.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Refuel with the legendary popovers at Jordan Pond House, then time your visit to Thunder Hole — a rocky inlet that booms when waves crash through it just right.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Micron's nodes are likely to become more popular as AI booms, lifting sales and the stock, Davidson said.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Enforcement mechanisms, such as freezing accounts, canceling trades and clawing back profits, already exist as part of the private contract between the individual gambler and the house.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Only 28% of Latino households have retirement accounts compared to 62% of white households, according to the report.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
Verb
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If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Reports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reports. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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