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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
The Kings are also introducing a new Spanish-language broadcast featuring Armando Botello. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 At the time, however, WWE allegedly pressured Tubi into canceling the deal, leveraging its relationship with Tubi-owner Fox — WWE’s SmackDown aired on the broadcast network back then. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
Yes, Sarkisian is contractually obligated to perform this duty — TV deals help fund his $11 million salary — as required by his conference’s multibillion-dollar media agreements with the networks that broadcast its games. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The show will broadcast live on CBS and MTV and will stream live on Paramount+. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
The broadcast episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger debuts in syndication across the United States this weekend. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Feb. 2026 An impressive 86 Grammys will be handed out pre-broadcast. — Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026 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
  • That benign neglect came through in Sunday’s mess of a telecast.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • One streaming mishap under his leadership was the first livestream of the Oscars on Hulu in 2025 crashing, an issue that was corrected for the 2026 telecast.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of telecast
Verb
  • As the legal process played out, the White House assumed control of the press pool, a small, rotating group of journalists who cover the president every day and disseminate information and footage to other news outlets.
    — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • For its fifth edition, PhMuseum Days 2026 disseminates a programme of exhibitions, screenings, talks, workshops and independent publishing across the city of Bologna, under the artistic direction of Giuseppe Oliverio.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of disseminate
Verb
  • In 2019, Mary Max died by suicide two weeks after The New York Times published a story detailing legal battles over his work.
    — BETH J. HARPAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The disclosure on Thursday, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, came as Anthropic published a new set of data that showed a rapid increase in how much the lab used AI to develop its new models.
    — Cristina Criddle, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 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
  • Television news helicopter coverage has become one of the most important elements of any local newscast, with the high-flying helicopters roaring overhead a common fixture of breaking news scenes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Amazon doesn’t have to worry about affiliates screaming if the show bleeds into their late local newscasts, nor FCC overlord Brendan Carr having a meltdown over an unbleeped John Mulaney bit.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of newscast
Verb
  • The vote is taking place amid a backdrop of creeping social tensions in Russia, as the Kremlin continues to propagate a war in Ukraine – now in its fifth year.
    — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • These popular indoor plants are super easy to propagate into more greenery for your home.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of propagate
Verb
  • The rapper and producer’s death was announced Thursday on social media by the Mobo Awards, which celebrates music of Black origin.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But under a rule change announced by the government on September 17, even working the 88 days per year required for a new working holiday visa won’t be enough.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 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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“Broadcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadcast. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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