broadcast 1 of 3

noun

Definition of broadcastnext
as in telecast

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broadcast

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verb

ˈbrȯd-ˌkast How to pronounce broadcast (audio)
1
as in to disseminate
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people broadcast the information only to people who needed to know

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2
as in to publish
to make known openly or publicly please don't broadcast this news, as it's not being publicly announced yet

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broadcast

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adjective

as in aired

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Recent Examples of broadcast
Noun
Among the attendees that evening were two lower-profile government officials whose regulatory decisions had been crucial to the future of the gala’s broadcast sponsor, CBS, and its parent company, Paramount. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 The Spanish-language broadcast lands on Telemundo, which is free over the air or available as a basic network option on every cable, satellite and multi-channel streaming service. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Verb
The tournament will be broadcast on NBC, NBC Sports Network and NBC’s streaming app Peacock, while some 80,000 fans are expected to be at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, throughout the weekend. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 The cost of broadcasting the NFL, MLB and NBA games climbs, which has prompted media players to create their own leagues. — Brent Lang, Variety, 9 July 2026
Adjective
An impressive 86 Grammys will be handed out pre-broadcast. — Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026 Framed as a broadcast true crime documentary made after Salazar’s trial, this brilliant lo-fi effort enlists several more talking heads to balance out the whodunnit. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for broadcast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadcast
  1. telecast
  2. disseminate
  3. publish
  4. published
  5. newscast
  6. propagate
  7. announce
  8. publicized
Noun
  • Ferro reminded the Cannes Lions crowd that ABC has the Super Bowl telecast in 2027 for the first time in 20 years – and for the first time in ESPN’s nearly 50-year history as America’s premier sports outlet.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 June 2026
  • This is another Creative Arts category that would be very fun to see on the main telecast.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026
Definition of telecast
Verb
  • Henrietta also had a particular fondness for befriending young women, and disseminating scientific works and sharing knowledge with them.
    — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026
  • Broadsides – sheets of paper containing lyrics to be sung to familiar, traditional melodies – were a common medium for disseminating songs.
    — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of disseminate
Verb
  • In its latest half-year earnings, published May 21, EasyJet reported a pre-tax loss of £552 million for the six months ending March 31, despite a 12% jump in half-year revenues to £4 billion, warning of price rises and slower bookings.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of publish
Adjective
  • That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of published
Noun
  • Orelon Sidney has been handling weather duties on CBS Atlanta in Dagmar Midcap's absence during evening newscasts.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Northern California will say goodbye this week to a familiar face on KCRA’s morning newscast as Erin Heft leaves Sacramento’s NBC affiliate for a job closer to her Texas roots.
    — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of newscast
Verb
  • Here’s how to propagate a blueberry bush for even more juicy berries, according to the experts.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • The free and open internet faces threats from companies propagating walled gardens designed to control your data and the rise of black-box AI systems.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of propagate
Verb
  • The final plan, announced Thursday, includes early voting sites at Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, Afton Ridge Library, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s Kannapolis campus, and Cabarrus County EMS Headquarters.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • As of Friday evening, FIFA has not announced any closing news conference where media will be afforded opportunities to ask Infantino questions.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of announce
Adjective
  • These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
    — Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of publicized

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