as in television
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
turn off the TV and go outside for a change
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Recent Examples of TV
Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.
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CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The trial, with testimony livestreamed by Court TV, has aired the couple's marital problems leading up to the hike, along with their versions of what happened on the trail.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Rhea Seehorn stands out in a striking red and blue dress on the red carpet at Apple TV's presentation of the Pluribus season one finale during the 2026 PaleyFest LA in Los Angeles on April 4.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
McIntyre acknowledges more stringent regulations could be possible for the TV Academy in the future, pointing to how the group reviews its rules every year.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Don't worry; after the TV’s connected to the internet, visit the All Settings menu, select Privacy & Legal, and turn off Viewing Data.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Advertising revenue continues to grow at 7%-9%, supported by YouTube’s dominance in Connected TV and Shorts monetization.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Live footage can be seen on NASA+, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max and Roku, according to the NASA web site.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026
The Tillbrooks, from Warner Bros TV, could be paired with CBS’ existing multi-camera comedy from WBTV, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The trial, with testimony livestreamed by Court TV, has aired the couple's marital problems leading up to the hike, along with their versions of what happened on the trail.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Rhea Seehorn stands out in a striking red and blue dress on the red carpet at Apple TV's presentation of the Pluribus season one finale during the 2026 PaleyFest LA in Los Angeles on April 4.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
McIntyre acknowledges more stringent regulations could be possible for the TV Academy in the future, pointing to how the group reviews its rules every year.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Don't worry; after the TV’s connected to the internet, visit the All Settings menu, select Privacy & Legal, and turn off Viewing Data.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Advertising revenue continues to grow at 7%-9%, supported by YouTube’s dominance in Connected TV and Shorts monetization.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Live footage can be seen on NASA+, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max and Roku, according to the NASA web site.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026
The Tillbrooks, from Warner Bros TV, could be paired with CBS’ existing multi-camera comedy from WBTV, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for TV
television
Noun
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Large screens broadcast major domestic and international television channels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Social media users, television watchers, highway drivers — most Americans, really, have been exposed at one point or another to a betting ad.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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“TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/TV. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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