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plural of report

reports

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verb

present tense third-person singular of report

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reports
Noun
Frevola and Cutbirth have filed a separate lawsuit against the Florida House over its handling of the investigations, alleging that the investigative reports left out key details. Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 According to a multiple national reports, the administration is weighing the declassification of a large number of intelligence documents related to the election. Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to structures. Jason Green, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Shockwaves rippled through film circles after news reports that Letterboxd soon could be snapped up by a corporate buyer. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026 There have always been a lot of different reports about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026 The global market is staring down a glut of natural gas, while the US itself faces a shortfall, according to two new BloombergNEF reports. Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 The Fire Department of New York responded early July 7 to reports of bricks falling from the 37-story building currently under construction on East 42nd Street, between 2nd and 3rd avenues, a heavily congested area of Manhattan. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 July 2026 More to the point, the quarterly reports reflect the highest-quality, detailed information, the information the SEC requires executives to disclose on pain of facing a civil lawsuit from the agency or even criminal liability for faking data. Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Verb
Aviv reports on Filipina women who move to the United States to work as nannies and send money home to their families. Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Newspaper reports at the time stated that Warren was strangled, reported The Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY Network. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 July 2026 That workforce readiness metric is a six-point drop from the prior year’s survey, and Kyndryl reports that 79% of leaders say that the speed of AI will outpace their organizations’ workforce, governance, and operating models. John Kell, Fortune, 8 July 2026 Weather changes, tires degrade, a safety car appears, a driver reports instability or an opponent pits earlier than expected, and the team has seconds to decide whether to stay with the plan or change it. Erum Manzoor, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The American Museum of Natural History is repatriating Indigenous hair clippings that should have been returned under a 1990 federal law, the New York Times reports. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026 The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026 In 2022, Shane and Gale LaBeef purchased the property after a nationwide search for the next owners, the outlet reports. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Heat kills more people than any other weather hazard in a typical year, according to NOAA, which reports an average of 238 heat deaths annually based on a 10-year preliminary average from 2015 through 2024. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reports
Noun
  • So the production would brave heavy winds with fireboats that could pummel the main boat with blasts of water to create storm effects.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • On Wednesday, Nosková pushed forward behind backhand blasts in the first set against Mertens, then won with a backhand drop volley off a cracking passing shot from her Belgian opponent.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • 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, 5 July 2026
  • The history of Kaskaskia is full of stories of resilience and stubborn pride, but also of the inevitability of nature.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Much like today’s independent watchmakers, their reputations rested not simply on manufacturing every part themselves, but on transforming components into exceptional finished watches.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
  • Many of them will be looking to show off their skills to potential suitors, while others will be seeking to justify their lofty reputations.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Loud describes herself as a democratic socialist who was formerly a social worker.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
  • Besides Miami, the trial — which Nelson describes as the first of its kind in the nation — will also be conducted at several other academic health centers in the country, as well as in Israel.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Court records from Davidson County, Tennessee, showed an improper vehicle lighting and speeding charge, both misdemeanors, for Johnson in 2023.
    Lucas Finton, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The unidentified student told a school resource officer in December 2023, who informed the principal about what happened, court records state.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • In one video, several loud booms can be heard as a fireball appears behind buildings in the direction of the city’s port.
    Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • Video footage of the dogs at Dingo Doggies Campus shows the pups walking on treadmills, training in the gym and relaxing on beds while booms and fireworks sounds can be heard in the background.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • In recent years, Kennedy found online fame as fan accounts chronicled his cable news appearances on TikTok.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • Unlike 529 college savings plans and other accounts designed for education or shorter-term expenses, these accounts are geared towards retirement and intended to help build long-term wealth.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • On one day in June, Katie Couric couldn't recall who was president or the names of some of her newer family members.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • When Tyler Tolbert legged out a dribbler on Tuesday night against the New York Mets for his major-league-record-tying 12th consecutive base hit, the names of the two current record-holders flashed across the TV screen.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

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“Reports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reports. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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