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news agency

noun

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

Examples of news agency in a Sentence

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Roscosmos, Russia's space agency, was quoted in Russian news agencies as saying damage was observed after an inspection of the launch area, and that it was expected to be repaired quickly, Reuters reported. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025 In October, China opened a dedicated test center for unmanned equipment in Ali, another high plateau region, according to state news agency Xinhua. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025 At least six people were injured in a Russian drone attack on Odesa, which damaged the city's energy infrastructure, East2West news agency reported. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025 The platform said that Indian state ordered the company to block another 2,355 accounts in July, including that of news agency Reuters. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for news agency

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Dec. 2025.

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news agency

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

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