muckrakers

noun

plural of muckraker
as in journalists
someone who tries to reveal information about prominent individuals behaving badly The newspaper used a team of seasoned muckrakers to expose the corruption at city hall.

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Recent Examples of muckrakers Famous American muckrakers include Ida Tarbell who wrote about Standard Oil’s monopoly; Lincoln Steffens who wrote about corruption in city halls; and Upton Sinclair who exposed deplorable conditions in the meatpacking industry. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
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  1. journalists
  2. reporters
Noun
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of journalists
Noun
  • Court reporters say the job can be performed only by a human being, who can intervene to ensure everyone is heard and who bears responsibility if a transcript is missing or incomplete.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Cunningham shared her thoughts on the White House's post while speaking to reporters on Friday.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of reporters

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