news

noun, plural in form but singular in construction, often attributive

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\ ˈnüz

, ˈnyüz \

Definition of news

1a : a report of recent events gave her the good news

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

2a : material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast listened to the news on the radio

b : matter that is newsworthy The layoffs were big news in this part of the state.

3 : newscast We saw it on the evening news.

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Examples of news in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Contact breaking news intern Kyle Davidson at kdavidson@freepress.com. — Kyle Davidson, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2021 There will be an hour-long preshow at 11:00 a.m. PT with news and updates concerning For Honor, Trackmania, The Crew 2, Brawlhalla, Watch Dogs: Legion, and more. — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 5 June 2021 On conservative news channels, Fauci — who serves as President Joe Biden's pandemic adviser — has been pilloried as a liar who misled the American people about COVID-19's origins. — Editors, USA TODAY, 5 June 2021 The local paper is where residents turn to get news about their local government, schools and businesses. — Star Tribune, 5 June 2021 Town Meeting rejected the measure by a vote of 625-297, according to news reports and people in attendance Saturday. — BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2021 The attack sparked a real-world fire in a Florida town, according to local news reports, when a Hummer burst into flames after the driver filled up four gas containers. — Washington Post, 5 June 2021 In addition to the pandemic, the year had seen a continuation of 2019's political upheaval, with protests across the nation, both peaceful and violent, and episodes of police brutality that made news around the world. — John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2021 FuboTV offers access to over 100 entertainment, news and sports channels for $64.99/month after the free trial ends. — Mike Rose, cleveland, 5 June 2021

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