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as in blasts
a loud explosive sound
startled by the report of a gun
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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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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
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Ofcom has launched an investigation into X over reports that the social media platform’s AI chatbot Grok is generating deepfake nudes of people without their consent, as well as sexualised images of children.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
According to reports, the action taken this week hasn’t been hugely popular within the White House.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
The website allows users to upload reports of ICE sightings with photos and videos.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
On Sunday, there were 12 reports of people who needed to be treated at Bolsa Chica, Etnyre said.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The legal writer Cristian Farias attended the hearing, and reports on the scene that unfolded in the courtroom.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Their official causes of death are still pending further assessments, including toxicology reports.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
One that is more spiritually rewarding than praise or criticism in scouting reports.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Russia's Ministry of Transport said on the messaging platform Telegram Wednesday that no state has the right to use force against vessels that are registered under other states, CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Sill reports that appointments with their human plant specialists have increased 30% as people tire of advice from chatbot service agents, influencers, and AI summaries.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
When a call for help comes, Ryder alerts the team, who reports immediately to the home base.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The outlet also reports that Camilla’s reaction has been to push back.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2026
Nick will now be represented by a public defender named Kimberly Greene, PEOPLE reports.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Small business owners will be hit especially hard when the enhanced subsidies lapse, Bloomberg reports.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The union reports that Wing Star Shoes’ management has continued to take a hostile posture against freedom of association by approaching or pressuring workers to resign from CATU membership.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital deputies responded to reports of a shooting in July 2025 at an apartment complex in unincorporated Washington County.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Ofcom has launched an investigation into X over reports that the social media platform’s AI chatbot Grok is generating deepfake nudes of people without their consent, as well as sexualised images of children.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
According to reports, the action taken this week hasn’t been hugely popular within the White House.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
The website allows users to upload reports of ICE sightings with photos and videos.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
On Sunday, there were 12 reports of people who needed to be treated at Bolsa Chica, Etnyre said.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The legal writer Cristian Farias attended the hearing, and reports on the scene that unfolded in the courtroom.
—Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Their official causes of death are still pending further assessments, including toxicology reports.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
One that is more spiritually rewarding than praise or criticism in scouting reports.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
In July 2025, Rice pleaded guilty to two felony charges and was sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years' probation, reports ESPN.
—Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Russia's Ministry of Transport said on the messaging platform Telegram Wednesday that no state has the right to use force against vessels that are registered under other states, CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
The Sill reports that appointments with their human plant specialists have increased 30% as people tire of advice from chatbot service agents, influencers, and AI summaries.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
When a call for help comes, Ryder alerts the team, who reports immediately to the home base.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
The outlet also reports that Camilla’s reaction has been to push back.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 Jan. 2026
Nick will now be represented by a public defender named Kimberly Greene, PEOPLE reports.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Small business owners will be hit especially hard when the enhanced subsidies lapse, Bloomberg reports.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The union reports that Wing Star Shoes’ management has continued to take a hostile posture against freedom of association by approaching or pressuring workers to resign from CATU membership.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reports
Noun
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Blackouts are common in Venezuela, but the blasts that followed confirmed the arrival of the United States military, which for weeks had kept thousands of troops poised offshore.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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But the Iranian regime has a long and remorseless record, not only killing but maiming, notably with pellet blasts aimed into the eyes.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Below, Dyens and Miailhe speak to Deadline about the importance of unearthing human stories amid the tragedy of the World War II era.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This was the era when the clubs’ modern reputations were established and both centred on, in today’s football language, methodology.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Washington’s Gulf allies — including several of Iran’s own rivals — have also pushed against a US military intervention, warning that the ripple effects would undermine regional security and damage their reputations as havens for foreign capital, The New York Times reported.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lopez describes her daughter as an energetic, talkative child who speaks both English and Spanish.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Among the more moving cases that Blair describes are those of people who in life were vulnerable and powerless but in death were considered formidable threats.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The footage shows Ross approaching Good’s vehicle in the middle of the road as sirens blare in the background, while Good’s wife records the encounter nearby.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Through two world wars, a Great Depression, and social upheaval, booms and busts, California endured.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Videos shared on social media showed flashes of light illuminating the night sky followed by loud booms echoing through residential areas.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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The cemetery has been thrust into the spotlight after a Lancaster County man was accused of harvesting sets of human remains in the middle of the night, hoarding skulls, bones, and corpses, and then offering some of them for sale on his social media accounts.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Shoppers initially only can make payments through the cards linked to their Google accounts but soon will be able to make purchases using PayPal, the company said.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Godfall tells the story of a small Nebraska town, which becomes the center of the world when a giant alien crash lands out of the sky beside it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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The survivor tells her story of trauma and healing in this memoir.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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