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as in boom
a loud explosive sound
startled by the report of a gun
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as in story
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
Jennifer Rodriguez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2025
Tornadic storms cause destruction, deaths There were 87 reports of severe weather, including four tornado reports, 78 wind reports, and five hail reports as relentless rain and tornadic storms pummeled parts of the South and Midwest Saturday.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Markets in Europe have also taken a battering, with Germany’s DAX opening down 9%, while London’s FTSE was around 5% lower, CNN reported.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
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Two 18-year-old Texas women died after they were involved in a five-vehicle crash in Oklahoma, according to officials and reports.
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Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to be placed on high alert after recent threats from President Trump against Tehran.
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The boom, or hydraulic arm of the crane, snapped as the structure came down.—
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Given how low rates were during the first few years of the Covid pandemic, which sparked a massive refinance boom, there are now precious few borrowers who can benefit from a refinance at the current rates.—
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His first-person stories include supersonic rides in seven separate aircraft pulling up to 9 Gs and flying to 84,000 feet; driving a Bugatti at 253 mph and Indy cars at 200 mph; expeditions to the North and South Poles; summiting the Matterhorn and 23,000-ft.—
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
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Catullus would be little more than a name and a reputation today had a single manuscript containing his poems not survived the Middle Ages.—
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Family-friendly Offerings While Bora Bora has a reputation for being a honeymooners' paradise, there are plenty of family-friendly activities here, too.—
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The Philadelphia Eagles accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their 2025 Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs despite rumors to the contrary.—
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After months of rumors, the Switch 2 was officially announced in January with a teaser video that showed off its sleek, larger design.—
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Some of your co-stars have described treacherous filming conditions in Thailand.—
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Several Idaho Latinos described listening to Reggaeton music since childhood with family and friends.—
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The administration expects the new rates to remain in place until the U.S. narrows a $1.2 trillion trade imbalance recorded last year.—
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Under former President Joe Biden, border agents frequently recorded over 7,000 border crossings per day.—
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In the recreation of the track’s music video, directed by Parris Goebel — who also worked on the original — the fans have a blast while delivering a fierce, heartfelt performance of the Mayhem single’s choreo.—
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Manning was playing steady QB for a group of about 15 kids, tossing the ball around as the boys and girls ran routes and had a blast.—
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The committee has maintained a chronology of U.S. business cycles since its creation in 1978.—
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One of the most disorientating aspects of With Love, Meghan is its Christopher Nolan–esque approach to chronology.—
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“Report.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/report. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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