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
Walls worked at the library and was on her way to meet friends, WAVY-TV reported.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Louie previously worked as a reporter and anchor for WANF-TV from 2021 to 2024.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
The project had previously been unveiled by Variety as part of Mandela Pictures’ slate at Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival Market 2025 and Asia TV Forum 2025.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
Don’t be fooled by the title, the characters in Apple TV’s new series Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed are not always faced with the most pleasure-inducing situations.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Senior food editor Amy Traverso sat down with WBZ-TV to talk about her favorite spots for lobster and other great seafood, as well as ideas for the perfect summer getaway.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Its star, Louise Lasser, graced the covers of People, Newsweek, and TV Guide, back when those distinctions really meant something.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Fresh off his second Emmy nomination for a supporting role opposite Michelle Williams in FX’s Dying for Sex, Rob Delaney has inked a deal to star alongside Elizabeth Banks in her new half-hour comedy series for Apple TV.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Lio Rush to retain the Ring of Honor World TV Championship.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Louie previously worked as a reporter and anchor for WANF-TV from 2021 to 2024.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
The project had previously been unveiled by Variety as part of Mandela Pictures’ slate at Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival Market 2025 and Asia TV Forum 2025.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026
Don’t be fooled by the title, the characters in Apple TV’s new series Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed are not always faced with the most pleasure-inducing situations.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Senior food editor Amy Traverso sat down with WBZ-TV to talk about her favorite spots for lobster and other great seafood, as well as ideas for the perfect summer getaway.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Its star, Louise Lasser, graced the covers of People, Newsweek, and TV Guide, back when those distinctions really meant something.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Fresh off his second Emmy nomination for a supporting role opposite Michelle Williams in FX’s Dying for Sex, Rob Delaney has inked a deal to star alongside Elizabeth Banks in her new half-hour comedy series for Apple TV.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Lio Rush to retain the Ring of Honor World TV Championship.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for TV
television
Noun
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One side of the room had a sitting and dining area, with a wide, full-length mirror that doubles as a television.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Here’s the entire rundown, including games, dates, times and television information from the preseason through the regular season in coach Kevin Stefanski’s first year at the helm.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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“TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/TV. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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