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verb

past tense of report

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Recent Examples of reported
Adjective
The reported understanding comes as the Prince and Princess of Wales prepare for a major family milestone. Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 This is at least the third reported drowning at the Georgia lake this year. Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Wrangler’s global revenue increased approximately 3 percent on a reported basis during the first half of 2026. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026 Police began searching for him Friday after responding to a reported shooting at a home on South Lachance Road. John Wisely, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Part of Interstate 20 in southwest Fort Worth is closed Thursday morning due to a reported shooting, officials said. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026 Gaming lawyer Daniel Wallach suggested the reported $36 billion may actually be understated. Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 The adjustment follows a reported altercation with another inmate. Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2026 There was some reported interest by the Wizards at some point, but nothing has materialized. Zach Harper, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
Imax held preliminary talks with potential buyers earlier this year, but as of May hadn't fielded any official pitches, CNBC reported at the time. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reported 62 severe cases among wildland firefighters from 2010 to 2020 and cautioned that the true number was probably higher. Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 The government has not officially announced the appointments, but local media has reported that Abdi would be appointed as a presidential adviser and Ahmad as a deputy in parliament. Hogir Al Abdo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Most of the damage in Watauga was reported from north of Chapman Road to the northern city limits, city officials said in a social media post. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Both staff and other residents reported Corbin needed help just to walk. Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The rates Denver has been paying the private law firm are substantially higher than averages reported by Clio, a legal technology company that tracks billing data from tens of thousands of legal professionals. Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 As Vogue Business reported last year, brands were quick to adjust their playbooks as GLP-1 use became increasingly widespread. Perdita Nouril, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 Just before noon the poor visibility was reported at less than 800 feet. Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reported
Adjective
  • That gets you a bike room and shared roof-deck, and Vanderbilt Avenue is right down the block with its restaurant row and Open Street.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Captured from the water, this image shows the ocean as a shared space, where humans and wildlife briefly move together within the same powerful coastal environment.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Anton, whose gaze at the couple can only be described as wistful.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Samba was born at the sanctuary Samba was born at Project Survival Cat Haven and lived there with her sister, Rose, according to Anderson, who described her as an unusually sweet animal with an exceptionally friendly personality.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Analysts note that driven by the heatwave, PJM's recent grid load has been visibly higher than the levels recorded during the same period over the past two summers.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Another Politico report confirmed that the European Data Protection Board will release a report later this summer to decide what actions should be taken to ensure no one in the EU is recorded without their consent.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Anderson, Davis’ nephew and a reputed Crip, was involved, according to police.
    Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • This finding, published in a reputed journal, would later cross disciplinary lines and be picked up in the rush to solve a major anthropological mystery.
    Kimon de Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The catalog spans genres such as fantasy, family drama, romance and billionaire romance, told in episodes running 60-90 seconds.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Roughly half of Stars and Stripes' $29 million annual budget comes from taxpayers, a person familiar with the newspaper's operations told CBS News last week.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Oxnard, which placed fifth on RentCafe’s list, logged a 113% gain in millennial homeowners over the same five-year period.
    Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Guard soldiers logged more than 4,000 patrols and assisted in 171 arrests, as violent crime in New Orleans continued a multiyear decline that echoes broader national trends.
    Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Off the red carpet, Elordi has been enjoying his time in London with rumored girlfriend Kendall Jenner.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The rumored venue for the couple's wedding is Madison Square Garden, though others have speculated that the space is being used as a decoy to distract from the real wedding venue.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • By Katrina vanden Heuvel, The Nation Founded by abolitionists in 1865, The Nation has chronicled the breadth and depth of political and cultural life, serving as a critical, independent, and progressive voice.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The family drama, which chronicled the lives of Protestant minister Eric Camden, his wife Annie, and their seven children, produced a whopping 243 episodes over 11 seasons.
    Dustin Nelson, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Reported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reported. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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