news agency

noun

: an organization that supplies news to subscribing newspapers, periodicals, and newscasters

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The Iranian judiciary's official news agency, Mizan, said there was no leakage. Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026 Jessi D'Ambrosi, who owns the deli and grew up outside Boston, opened the shop after relocating to the Cotswolds and noticing a growing American presence, news agency SWNS reported. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026 The Iranian judiciary's official news agency, Mizan, said there was no leakage. CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026 Mizan, the Iranian judiciary’s official news agency, announced the execution of the three on Thursday, showing video of them sitting in prison uniforms in court. ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for news agency

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of news agency was in 1873

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“News agency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news%20agency. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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news agency

noun
: an organization that supplies news to subscribing newspapers, magazines, and newscasters

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