news agency

noun

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

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Kyodo News, Japan’s news agency, suggested that Takaichi’s trip could coincide with the annual cherry blossom festival in Washington. Didi Tang, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026 Helicopters were seen flying in the sky over Caracas early Saturday while flashes were seen on the ground, according to video from the Reuters news agency. Keir Simmons, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026 Images from the state news agency KCNA show Ju Ae standing between her parents in the main hall of the mausoleum, a moment that analysts say has fueled speculation about her future role in the regime. Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026 She was convicted for inciting racial hatred multiple times, including by insulting the Muslim community, according to Reuters news agency. Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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news agency

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

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