as in journalists
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 reporters
Observer reporters Caitlin McGlade and Mary Ramsey contributed to the reporting of this story.
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Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Bello invited reporters to tour Salmos 23 #3, which appeared modern and homey.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia said that 20 reporters were attacked on Sunday, while around 100 attacks have been recorded so far this year.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Speaking a group of local reporters Thursday, Stricklin said the timeline and financial commitment have been not finalized.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Investigators recovered at least two shell casings at the scene, Tisch told reporters.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
While her cause of death has not yet been provided, Coral Springs Police Chief Brad Mock told reporters it was being investigated as a domestic violence incident.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The team initially did not disclose why Crosby was ruled out of the game, but coach Dan Muse told reporters postgame that Crosby has a lower-body injury.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Our reporters examine which key players could swing each of the matchups.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Bello invited reporters to tour Salmos 23 #3, which appeared modern and homey.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia said that 20 reporters were attacked on Sunday, while around 100 attacks have been recorded so far this year.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Speaking a group of local reporters Thursday, Stricklin said the timeline and financial commitment have been not finalized.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Investigators recovered at least two shell casings at the scene, Tisch told reporters.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
While her cause of death has not yet been provided, Coral Springs Police Chief Brad Mock told reporters it was being investigated as a domestic violence incident.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The team initially did not disclose why Crosby was ruled out of the game, but coach Dan Muse told reporters postgame that Crosby has a lower-body injury.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Our reporters examine which key players could swing each of the matchups.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reporters
Noun
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The men mentioned above served as war correspondents in Europe, including in London during heavy German bombing.—
Arthur Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Meet David Gleisner Here to answer those questions about completion hurdles, gear, and more, is RUN’s social media strategist and one of Backpacker’s PCT correspondents, David Gleisner.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Reporters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reporters. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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