as in journalist
a person employed by a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television station to gather, write, or report news
the reporter was careful to ask as many questions as possible without annoying anyone
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Recent Examples of reporter
Our travel reporter tested Timeshifter on two trips to Europe.
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Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 20 May 2026
When a reporter asked about the statement, four different WHO officials, including the director-general, took turns chiming in.
—Andrew Joseph, STAT, 20 May 2026
According to reporters Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer, Bidunga has signed his paperwork, finalizing his NIL deal with Louisville.
—Gary Bedore
may 20, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Admiral Brad Cooper, who leads U.S. Central Command, told reporters Monday afternoon that U.S. forces had destroyed six small Iranian boats attempting to interfere with shipping, according to Reuters.
—Spencer Kimball,justina Lee, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 20 May 2026
When a reporter asked about the statement, four different WHO officials, including the director-general, took turns chiming in.
—Andrew Joseph, STAT, 20 May 2026
According to reporters Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer, Bidunga has signed his paperwork, finalizing his NIL deal with Louisville.
—Gary Bedore
may 20, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Admiral Brad Cooper, who leads U.S. Central Command, told reporters Monday afternoon that U.S. forces had destroyed six small Iranian boats attempting to interfere with shipping, according to Reuters.
—Spencer Kimball,justina Lee, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reporter
Noun
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Romano points out that, when Lincoln emerged as a dark horse in the 1860 Presidential race, journalists covering the election sometimes found Mary more impressive than her spouse.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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After 28 years at FOX News Channel, Cavuto, a business journalist at the network, decided to leave.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Griffith aspires to be a White House correspondent.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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After the shooting at the correspondents' dinner, plans shifted to transform it into a secure facility, and costs have since soared to about a billion dollars.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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“Reporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reporter. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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