as in distribution
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as in disseminating
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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as in publishing
to make known openly or publicly
please don't broadcast this news, as it's not being publicly announced yet
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Recent Examples of broadcasting
Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Demolition of the old KERA public broadcasting facility at the site began last June, and the next coming steps are coming soon, said Kaizen CEO and Managing Partner Derrick Evers.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Hilster, a veteran exec in the Netherlands broadcasting and production sector, joined Banijay Benelux in October last year after a five-year run at pubcaster KRO-NCRV.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Hearing Disorders, about 30 million people age 12 or older in the United States have some degree of hearing loss in both ears, so this audio-centric information broadcasting in airports potentially affects millions of travelers every year.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
His next stint was as a broadcasting and media assistant with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, a Class A affiliate of the San Diego Padres.
—C.r. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Industry observers have viewed the Braves' situation as a potential turning point in local sports broadcasting.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Amending ‘equal time’ Because the airwaves have been viewed as a scarce public resource, radio and television broadcasting have been regulated to balance the First Amendment rights of the press with public interest obligations.
—Seth Ashley, The Conversation, 22 Feb. 2026
Archival news research conducted by NPR suggests the FCC issued no such pledge for patriotic broadcasting in the run-up to the 1976 bicentennial.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Kennedy French, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Authorities blamed Ruiz for the death of Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old model and beauty influencer shot to death last year while broadcasting live on TikTok.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
But nothing would prevent journalists from those outlets, as well as streamers broadcasting from their phones, from walking the street in front of the home.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Military aircraft under the ALERT Act would also be allowed to fly without broadcasting their location.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
The event comes about a week after CBS barred Steven Colbert from broadcasting an interview with Talarico, citing Federal Communications Commission guidelines on equal opportunity for political candidates.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
The comment, although not clearly audible, was featured in the BBC’s coverage of the ceremony, which was pre-recorded on a two-hour delay before broadcasting on BBC One.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
According to Colbert, the network warned him that broadcasting the interview could trigger the Federal Communications Commission’s equal time rule, which requires broadcasters to allow political candidates equal access to the nation’s airwaves.
—Seth Ashley, The Conversation, 22 Feb. 2026
Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring, broadcasting it throughout the root zone.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
The legendary Al Michaels is potentially retiring from broadcasting at the end of next season.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Demolition of the old KERA public broadcasting facility at the site began last June, and the next coming steps are coming soon, said Kaizen CEO and Managing Partner Derrick Evers.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Hilster, a veteran exec in the Netherlands broadcasting and production sector, joined Banijay Benelux in October last year after a five-year run at pubcaster KRO-NCRV.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Hearing Disorders, about 30 million people age 12 or older in the United States have some degree of hearing loss in both ears, so this audio-centric information broadcasting in airports potentially affects millions of travelers every year.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
His next stint was as a broadcasting and media assistant with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, a Class A affiliate of the San Diego Padres.
—C.r. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Industry observers have viewed the Braves' situation as a potential turning point in local sports broadcasting.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Amending ‘equal time’ Because the airwaves have been viewed as a scarce public resource, radio and television broadcasting have been regulated to balance the First Amendment rights of the press with public interest obligations.
—Seth Ashley, The Conversation, 22 Feb. 2026
Archival news research conducted by NPR suggests the FCC issued no such pledge for patriotic broadcasting in the run-up to the 1976 bicentennial.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
From his early days at a small Illinois station broadcasting out of a trailer to his decades in Los Angeles, Benson brought a unique warmth and humor to the airwaves.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Authorities blamed Ruiz for the death of Valeria Márquez, a 23-year-old model and beauty influencer shot to death last year while broadcasting live on TikTok.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
But nothing would prevent journalists from those outlets, as well as streamers broadcasting from their phones, from walking the street in front of the home.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Military aircraft under the ALERT Act would also be allowed to fly without broadcasting their location.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
The event comes about a week after CBS barred Steven Colbert from broadcasting an interview with Talarico, citing Federal Communications Commission guidelines on equal opportunity for political candidates.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
The comment, although not clearly audible, was featured in the BBC’s coverage of the ceremony, which was pre-recorded on a two-hour delay before broadcasting on BBC One.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
According to Colbert, the network warned him that broadcasting the interview could trigger the Federal Communications Commission’s equal time rule, which requires broadcasters to allow political candidates equal access to the nation’s airwaves.
—Seth Ashley, The Conversation, 22 Feb. 2026
Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring, broadcasting it throughout the root zone.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadcasting
Noun
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Inaugural Entertainment has acquired domestic distribution rights to writer-director Guy Moshe’s Hotel Tehran and is planning a wide theatrical release for later this year, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, a cleanup of distribution in 2024 and new, high-profile distribution in EMEA has resulted in a re-acceleration in the region, with four consecutive quarters of growth of 33 percent or more.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An elderly, white-bearded man clutched a walking staff, like an urban Gandalf, disseminating wise vibes.—
Brian Barth,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Data centers are warehouse-like facilities housing computer servers and components essential for storing, processing and disseminating large amounts of data.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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The startup responded by commissioning independent evaluations and publishing the data publicly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Michael Mirin, 68, is charged with seven felonies, including Level 1 child molesting and dissemination of matter harmful to minors.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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In addition, the museum collection includes various photos taken by Hetzel, documenting print shops, news articles and early Imperial County locations significant to the production and dissemination of both local and national news.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The same goes for propagating cactus pups and leaf or stem cuttings.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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With its light texture, perlite mixed with water makes an excellent medium for propagating stem cuttings and leaf cuttings.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The group is required to move quickly following a leader’s death and meets behind closed doors to deliberate among qualified senior clerics before announcing a decision.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Mar. 2026
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Lopez died in January 2026, with his mother, Connie Howard, announcing on social media that her son died days earlier.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While China has its 75-meter test tower, Caltech successfully beamed power in orbit, and Japan continues its own active transmission trials.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Over the weekend, health officials in Spain reportedly informed the World Health Organization (WHO) of a possible human case of swine flu that may have been caused by person-to-person transmission.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In areas of intense fighting — especially in Darfur — famine is spreading and food and basic supplies are scarce.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Broadcasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadcasting. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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