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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
Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
According to court records, at 12:15 p.m. Sept. 3, 2024, a Detroit Lakes police investigator responded to a report of a male pedestrian hit by a vehicle on Randolph Road in Detroit Lakes.
—Carole Burkett, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Officials urge the public to report strandings of marine mammals and sea turtles by calling 631-369-9829.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Noun
That matters because 63% of jobs statewide will require education beyond high school by 2031, according to a Georgetown University report.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
According to court records, at 12:15 p.m. Sept. 3, 2024, a Detroit Lakes police investigator responded to a report of a male pedestrian hit by a vehicle on Randolph Road in Detroit Lakes.
—Carole Burkett, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
Dorothy’s job was to get her hands on the checkbooks of wealthy men who for family and business reasons, had difficulty reporting her crimes.
—Kevin Foster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Officials urge the public to report strandings of marine mammals and sea turtles by calling 631-369-9829.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for report
Noun
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Sciutto reported hearing booms from missile-defense interceptions.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The flexible boom is compatible with compliant fuel pipelines, enabling safer docking for future on‑orbit refueling operations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It has also been viewed by many as an allegorical commentary on first century Christianity and Rome, and has been seen as an impending apocalyptic prophecy by generations ever since.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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They are socialized in a world of makeup tutorials, fashion magazines, and objectifying advertisements—not to mention feminist commentary and pop songs about rejecting or healthily navigating image standards.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Then, the spotlight shifts onto your ambitions, with Mars entering Aries on April 9, energizing your 10th house of boss moves and reputation, followed by a new moon that sets the stage for a fresh start in your career.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mitski’s own reputation may have contributed as well, as a rowdier, more chaotic artist and audience probably wouldn’t have gotten the green light.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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Speculation and rumors ran rampant and the dissemination of official information was slow.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Trezak also asked that parents remind their students to avoid spreading rumors or unverified information, particularly on social media.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rabbi Irwin Kula, the panel’s moderator, asked the participants to describe their biggest fear or nightmare.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Contra Costa County investigators searched a ravine and found the ladder Matthew Muller described using to climb into a family's house weeks after the March 2015 attack on Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cavaliers guard James Harden recorded 17 points and 14 assists.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ragans struggled to land his secondary pitches, recording just 52 of his 90 pitches for strikes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Centennial only had 2 shots with its best chance coming in the 23rd minute when a blast from Watson hit the football crossbar.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mendoza's son, Junior Melendez, was killed in the blast.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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For more than four decades, the Korean immigrant has worked at the shop near Travis Air Force Base, hearing countless stories of loss, sacrifice and heartbreak from military families and service members.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Paxton told stories about running for office for the first time and his 2023 impeachment.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Report.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/report. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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