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as in boom
a loud explosive sound
startled by the report of a gun
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as in commentary
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 reputation
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 rumor
information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy
the report is that she was caught embezzling, but no one has any evidence
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as in to describe
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 to record
to make a written note of
reported the lawyer's closing statement
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Recent Examples of report
Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI confirmed plans to combine many of its tools into a single service on desktop.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the team will determine the optimal laser wavelength for precise material processing, reported Nanowerk.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
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Noun
That person's name was redacted in a 10-page arrest report.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI confirmed plans to combine many of its tools into a single service on desktop.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Chuck Norris is among the celebrities reported dead in 2026, part of a growing list of notable figures across entertainment, music and culture.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the team will determine the optimal laser wavelength for precise material processing, reported Nanowerk.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for report
Noun
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Live in Cleveland, the boom was incredible, shook the house.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Only a few years ago, state officials were warning of a shortage in soundstage space, as occupancy rates exceeded 90% during the streaming boom.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Courant’s commentary article from The New York Times about the Iran war is overly simplistic.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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The filmmaker, known for marrying smart social commentary with weirdly believable magical realism, appears to be doubling down on what’s working for him.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Niccol has built a reputation for stepping into difficult situations.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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From a thriving artisanal craft tradition to a slate of luxury hospitality openings, Mallorca has a lot to offer these days to debunk its onetime reputation as a bland resort outpost.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The tour will see Toliver crisscross North America, though rumors of a future European leg also abound.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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And needless to say, there is some credence to the rumor, given Wheatley and Newey’s long and successful working relationship at Red Bull, where Wheatley served as sporting director and made a significant contribution to the team’s success.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Foundation unveiled the Phantom Mk-I in October 2025, describing it as a humanoid robot designed specifically for military use.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Ducks recorded a 70-60 win Friday over Virginia Tech in their first-round game at Moody Center.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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The audio files were recorded when Benedetti was serving as ambassador to Venezuela.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Suarez testified that agents found bullet casings on a mattress and on the floor, along with three boxes of ammunition and a flash-bang device, which can temporarily disorient people with a loud blast and bright flash.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Rather than depicting the blast itself, Testament focuses on what lingers.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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This story was produced with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and donors in South Florida’s Jewish and Muslim communities, including Khalid and Diana Mirza and the Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 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.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Report.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/report. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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