news

noun

ˈnüz

ˈnyüz

plural in form but singular in construction

often attributive

Synonyms of news next

: a report of recent events

gave her the good news

: previously unknown information

I've got news for you

: something having a specified influence or effect

the rain was good news for lawns and gardens—

Garrison Keillor

the virus was bad news

: material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast

listened to the news on the radio

: matter that is newsworthy

The layoffs were big news in this part of the state.

: newscast

We saw it on the evening news.

newsless

ˈnüz-ləs

ˈnyüz-

adjective

Examples of news in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pro tip: Candidates tend to open with the sharpest exchanges, hoping to grab the tops of news stories, many of which will be largely completed by the time the debate actually ends. —

By annie Linskey, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2023 Antonio Planas Antonio Planas is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. —

Antonio Planas, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2023 That’s good news for a number of productions that have been stuck in limbo, their crews waiting to get the call to return to the set. —

Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Sep. 2023 The biggest news is that Optimus can now self-calibrate its arms and legs. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023 The blast happened at a warehouse close to Tashkent’s airport, according to Reuters, citing local news site Daryo. —

Jonny Hallam, CNN, 27 Sep. 2023 The Tomb Raider news was preceded by a slew of announcements about other upcoming series. —

Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2023 Her reporting focuses on current events, breaking news and substance use. —

Kerry Breen, CBS News, 12 Sep. 2023 Close to press time, a news release arrived from Cuyahoga Community College announcing that Tri-C will open swimming pools for those eligible. —

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