1
as in blasts
a loud explosive sound
startled by the report of a gun
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2
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
Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Andrew Harnik | Getty Images A law enforcement officer responds following reports of a shooting during the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington, DC, US on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
—Terri Cullen,adam Jeffery, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2026
The proposals also call for hiring consultants and requiring regular reports on the transition.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The office is responsible for fiscal control over the disbursement and receipts of public dollars and issues regular reports on the financial conditions of local and state governments.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Full reports cost only a few dollars, so access is easy.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The men were working on the roof of a multi-story home in Weston in the 4100 block of Boston Court, according to news reports.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Furphy has committed to Boston College, according to multiple reports.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The younger journalist brings a softer tone to his reports.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Reports include tornado, wind storm and hail storm reports.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
Chalkbeat Colorado reports that one program authorizer, Education reEnvisioned Board of Cooperative Educational Services, this year will collect about $45 million from enrichment program students.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The result is behavior that more closely mirrors that of an experienced human driver, particularly in ambiguous situations such as unstructured roads or complex traffic interactions where negotiation and anticipation are critical, CarNewsChina reports.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Three deaths in the span of two months in one state is significant, considering that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an average of five snakebite deaths per year across the entire country.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Helena Bonham Carter is leaving The White Lotus season 4 due to creative differences, Deadline reports.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2026
And yet even the US Drought Monitor now reports that California is completely drought free.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The older George reports that his son, who was born April 10, is already used to giving orders — in an infant sort of way — every couple of hours.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
So far, 16 partial reports have been posted to the department’s website.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Andrew Harnik | Getty Images A law enforcement officer responds following reports of a shooting during the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington, DC, US on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
—Terri Cullen,adam Jeffery, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2026
The proposals also call for hiring consultants and requiring regular reports on the transition.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The office is responsible for fiscal control over the disbursement and receipts of public dollars and issues regular reports on the financial conditions of local and state governments.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Full reports cost only a few dollars, so access is easy.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The men were working on the roof of a multi-story home in Weston in the 4100 block of Boston Court, according to news reports.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Furphy has committed to Boston College, according to multiple reports.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The younger journalist brings a softer tone to his reports.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly last fall, the two men are seeking $400 million in damages, and The Hollywood Reporter reports that they are expected to go up in front of a jury in a lower court next year.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Reports include tornado, wind storm and hail storm reports.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
Chalkbeat Colorado reports that one program authorizer, Education reEnvisioned Board of Cooperative Educational Services, this year will collect about $45 million from enrichment program students.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The result is behavior that more closely mirrors that of an experienced human driver, particularly in ambiguous situations such as unstructured roads or complex traffic interactions where negotiation and anticipation are critical, CarNewsChina reports.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Three deaths in the span of two months in one state is significant, considering that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an average of five snakebite deaths per year across the entire country.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Helena Bonham Carter is leaving The White Lotus season 4 due to creative differences, Deadline reports.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2026
And yet even the US Drought Monitor now reports that California is completely drought free.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The older George reports that his son, who was born April 10, is already used to giving orders — in an infant sort of way — every couple of hours.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reports
Noun
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Concrete walls like the ones surrounding the Army facility in Kuwait were typical during the Global War on Terror, built to blunt bullets, rockets, mortars and ground-level blasts -- but not capable of defending against direct aerial strikes from drones.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Yes, Dallas had its chances in overtime, with Jesper Wallstedt turning aside big blasts from Tyler Myers and Mavrik Bourque in succession, and then denying Arttu Hyry three times.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some of the original board members are still involved with the museum, but hundreds more joined the effort, some volunteering, others donating surf boards and memorabilia, and many sharing their stories, including famous surfers from Eddie Aikau, Nat Young, Greg Noll and Donald Takayama.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 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,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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People can be skeptical when screen stars parachute into plays around Tony season to burnish their reputations.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The dress code rewards craft and concept — both of which the group’s stylists have built reputations on.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And that describes this Panthers offense to a tee.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Successive teams leave plaques and badges on a wall that records their passage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The film not only records this injustice but also illustrates the possibility of friendship across divides, delivering a poignant exploration of the occupation.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The history of the 19th-century United States is railway booms followed by railway busts.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2026
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Fire crews assisted with placing additional booms downstream to capture material and supported the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The group’s official social media accounts confirmed the news on Sunday, April 26.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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Read the accounts from other NPR journalists here.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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