1
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
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 May 2026
In a 2023 review published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, researchers analyzed more than four decades of reports of near-death experiences, involving more than 2,000 studies and nearly 500 individuals.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The reports of a secret base stirred up a furor in Iraq.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
When asked about reports that the bus had stopped on the railway tracks and that the barriers, used to keep motorists away from the tracks when the trains are passing, may not have lowered properly, Siripong said the matter still needs to be investigated.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
The audits had confirmed the news reports of Cheng’s prolific misuse of his CSCU credit card and his generous relocation benefit to move from northern Westchester County on the Connecticut border to the Constitution State.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Also, records related to a student’s behavior, including threat assessment reports and student psychological evaluations, must transfer when the individual moves from K-12 school to a state college or university.
—Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Also, records related to a student's behavior, including threat assessment reports and student psychological evaluations, must transfer when the individual moves from K-12 school to a state college or university.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Contrary to reports, the offers are already in the eight-figure range.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 May 2026
John Cassidy, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Either way, when the team reports for training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe in late July, Rodgers will run out with the starters with the goal of leading the Steelers back to the playoffs while eyeing the franchise’s first postseason victory in a decade.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
The National Alliance to End Homelessness reports that cities relying on arrests and sweeps do not see long-term decreases in unsheltered homelessness because people are simply displaced into new areas rather than housed.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
But Jennifer Pickett, the group’s executive director, reports members actually do a lot of their work post-mortem, helping children cope with their parents’ stuff, along with their grief.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
David Smith, one of the former owners, reports that despite its wild popularity, the original cake recipe sadly got lost.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
State media often reports extensively on sporting successes.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The New York Fed reports households earning less than $125,000 a year are fueling up their cars less often.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Davis, the observer, said that unlike the earlier trackers, the Migra Map doesn’t attempt to alert people to events occurring in real time, but reports enforcement actions after the fact.
—Carolina Cuellar, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Noun
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 22nd season in the NFL, according to multiple reports.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 May 2026
In a 2023 review published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, researchers analyzed more than four decades of reports of near-death experiences, involving more than 2,000 studies and nearly 500 individuals.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The reports of a secret base stirred up a furor in Iraq.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
When asked about reports that the bus had stopped on the railway tracks and that the barriers, used to keep motorists away from the tracks when the trains are passing, may not have lowered properly, Siripong said the matter still needs to be investigated.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
The audits had confirmed the news reports of Cheng’s prolific misuse of his CSCU credit card and his generous relocation benefit to move from northern Westchester County on the Connecticut border to the Constitution State.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Also, records related to a student’s behavior, including threat assessment reports and student psychological evaluations, must transfer when the individual moves from K-12 school to a state college or university.
—Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Also, records related to a student's behavior, including threat assessment reports and student psychological evaluations, must transfer when the individual moves from K-12 school to a state college or university.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Contrary to reports, the offers are already in the eight-figure range.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Verb
Yale’s Budget Lab reports that the tariffs have raised about two hundred and fifteen billion dollars in revenues.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Either way, when the team reports for training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe in late July, Rodgers will run out with the starters with the goal of leading the Steelers back to the playoffs while eyeing the franchise’s first postseason victory in a decade.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
The National Alliance to End Homelessness reports that cities relying on arrests and sweeps do not see long-term decreases in unsheltered homelessness because people are simply displaced into new areas rather than housed.
—Shianne Leclaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
But Jennifer Pickett, the group’s executive director, reports members actually do a lot of their work post-mortem, helping children cope with their parents’ stuff, along with their grief.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
David Smith, one of the former owners, reports that despite its wild popularity, the original cake recipe sadly got lost.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
State media often reports extensively on sporting successes.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
The New York Fed reports households earning less than $125,000 a year are fueling up their cars less often.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Davis, the observer, said that unlike the earlier trackers, the Migra Map doesn’t attempt to alert people to events occurring in real time, but reports enforcement actions after the fact.
—Carolina Cuellar, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reports
Noun
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Then, his friend Jessica Ramirez offered her copywriting skills to help with social media and email blasts.—
Steven Vargas,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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In Sunland Park, on New Mexico's border with Mexico, crews this year set off blasts on Mount Cristo Rey, a pilgrimage site topped with a limestone crucifix.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 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,
17 May 2026
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Superhero stories are copaganda; sitcoms sell middle-class norms.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Popular English-speaking options in Seoul include Eco Jardin and Juno Hair Myeongdong Street, both of which have built reputations for handling international visitors.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Verb
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In an interview with the website Public Parking, the writer Lucy Ives describes ad-libbing a writing exercise to kill an awkward classroom silence.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Crain describes the situation as a broader pattern, arguing that the city has favored new development over maintaining historic and cultural sites.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The temperature is the actual air reading — what a thermometer records in the shade.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Late in the season, Schaefer set NHL records for goals and points by an 18-year-old defenseman, eclipsing Phil Housley in both categories.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The bangs and booms will echo longer and louder into the night at Washington’s official Fourth of July celebration this year if event planners can achieve their goal of presenting the world’s largest ever fireworks display.—
Joe Heim,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
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In fossil fuel extraction zones — the Permian Basin in Texas, the Bakken fields of North Dakota, oil regions across the Middle East — lights flicker violently in sync with drilling booms and busts, bearing little relation to broader economic trends.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Rather than leave existing clients in the lurch, Lee allowed IDW to essentially inherit those accounts, allowing the fledgling business to become profitable within its first year of operation.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The report also found that there were conflicting accounts of what happened on the day of the girl's surgery.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Verb
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In it, Martin, who is curating the show, tells Elmo of the significance of the performance — and gets some help choosing the performers.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Turner tells him the story is already filed with the press.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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“Reports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reports. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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