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news

15 ENTRIES FOUND:

news

noun pl but singular in constr, often attributive \ˈnüz, ˈnyüz\

Definition of NEWS

1
a : a report of recent events b : previously unknown information <I've got news for you> c : something having a specified influence or effect <the rain was good news for lawns and gardens — Garrison Keillor> <the virus was bad news>
2
a : material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast b : matter that is newsworthy
news·less \-ləs\ adjective

First Known Use of NEWS

15th century

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