as in journalists
someone who tries to reveal information about prominent individuals behaving badly
The newspaper used a team of seasoned muckrakers to expose the corruption at city hall.
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Noun
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Many ex-Apple Daily journalists have since left Hong Kong.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026 -
Within a year, some of Apple Daily's senior journalists also were arrested and the newspaper shut down in June 2021.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nanos told reporters that everyone who has recently been in contact with Nancy is a suspect.—
Michael Sinkewicz , Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times reporters do not participate in voting for awards.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Muckrakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muckrakers. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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