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
Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Then, as now, revenue came from ticket sales, broadcasting, merchandise, concessions, sponsorships, parking — and yes, ticket sales.
—Andy Strasberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Royal recognition Attenborough was first knighted by Britain’s late Queen Elizabeth II in 1985 for his services to television broadcasting.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The network has experienced controversy over the years, including FCC investigations, criticism for broadcasting in Israel and Marcus Lamb infamously admitting to an affair on air in 2010 amid extortion claims.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The second category is what Törnberg calls algorithmic broadcasting media, like TikTok, Instagram, and even Facebook, to a certain degree, thanks to the Reels aspect.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Live reporting of breaking news or tragic events creates many ethical dilemmas for journalists, particularly in broadcasting of violent acts such as mass shootings or bombings.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
In his prime, Turner was one of the kings of broadcasting, a brash but savvy visionary.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 May 2026
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, David Levy, a TV exec who helped Turner secure sports broadcasting rights, remarked on his brilliance as a businessman who was ahead of his time.
—Matt Carlstrom, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
How to watch ION will be broadcasting the game live.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Turner Classic Movies, which first aired in 1994, took over classic movies as TNT began broadcasting more sports.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2026
That radio dial is the home of the world-famous KCRW, NPR’s flagship station in Southern California, broadcasting out of Santa Monica College, that has been a voice for the local community and beyond for nearly 50 years.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 5 May 2026
John treasured his role as the voice of the New York Yankees, and his enthusiasm for the art of broadcasting perfectly complemented our city and our fans.
—Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The pilots’ damage report wasn’t recorded because the crew opted to call the tower on the phone after landing instead of broadcasting the details over the radio.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 4 May 2026
In 1981, Sterling moved to Atlanta and began broadcasting for the Atlanta Braves and the Hawks with TBS and WSB Radio.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Jones has vowed to keep broadcasting through a new company he’s founded and remains an inflammatory and notable figure in the far-right media system after decades of spouting falsehoods and bigotry.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
In the United States, NBC, ABC, and CBS were up and running by 1948, but, when Attenborough entered the fray of British broadcasting, in 1952, there was only one channel.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Then, as now, revenue came from ticket sales, broadcasting, merchandise, concessions, sponsorships, parking — and yes, ticket sales.
—Andy Strasberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Royal recognition Attenborough was first knighted by Britain’s late Queen Elizabeth II in 1985 for his services to television broadcasting.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The network has experienced controversy over the years, including FCC investigations, criticism for broadcasting in Israel and Marcus Lamb infamously admitting to an affair on air in 2010 amid extortion claims.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The second category is what Törnberg calls algorithmic broadcasting media, like TikTok, Instagram, and even Facebook, to a certain degree, thanks to the Reels aspect.
—ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Live reporting of breaking news or tragic events creates many ethical dilemmas for journalists, particularly in broadcasting of violent acts such as mass shootings or bombings.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
In his prime, Turner was one of the kings of broadcasting, a brash but savvy visionary.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 May 2026
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, David Levy, a TV exec who helped Turner secure sports broadcasting rights, remarked on his brilliance as a businessman who was ahead of his time.
—Matt Carlstrom, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
Verb
By a wonderful twist of fate, ESPN was broadcasting Thursday’s game.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
How to watch ION will be broadcasting the game live.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Turner Classic Movies, which first aired in 1994, took over classic movies as TNT began broadcasting more sports.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2026
That radio dial is the home of the world-famous KCRW, NPR’s flagship station in Southern California, broadcasting out of Santa Monica College, that has been a voice for the local community and beyond for nearly 50 years.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 5 May 2026
John treasured his role as the voice of the New York Yankees, and his enthusiasm for the art of broadcasting perfectly complemented our city and our fans.
—Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The pilots’ damage report wasn’t recorded because the crew opted to call the tower on the phone after landing instead of broadcasting the details over the radio.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 4 May 2026
In 1981, Sterling moved to Atlanta and began broadcasting for the Atlanta Braves and the Hawks with TBS and WSB Radio.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Jones has vowed to keep broadcasting through a new company he’s founded and remains an inflammatory and notable figure in the far-right media system after decades of spouting falsehoods and bigotry.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadcasting
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Because of the tournament expansion, the NCAA will be able to award more than $131 million in new revenue distributions to member schools participating in the basketball tournaments over the remaining six years of the NCAA’s broadcast agreements.—
Gary Bedore
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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One swift effect of passage was an alteration of the distribution of state spending in the South, with more money going to areas with heavily Black populations.—
Stephen L. Carter,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The mix seemed appropriate to higher education, which, after all, dedicates itself both to the very traditional act of conserving knowledge and to producing and disseminating fresh discoveries.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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The leadership also froze the agency’s other election security work, which included assessing local election offices for physical and cybersecurity risks, and disseminating sensitive intelligence information on threats.—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
13 Apr. 2026
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Sony Music Publishing has officially acquired Recognition Music Group‘s catalog from Blackstone, the companies announced on Monday, giving Sony ownership of publishing catalogs from the likes of Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber and the Red Hot Chili Peppers among many others.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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That's the smallest number since independent analyst Charlie Cook began publishing his ratings more than four decades ago.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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However, due to the affordances of social media, audience members now have some control over content production and dissemination.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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An industry has cropped up devoted to the creation, marketing, and dissemination of synthetic peptides.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fascism, then and now, is masterful at propagating and reinforcing its ideas through an aesthetic that captivates a large number of people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Avoid propagating plants that are actively flowering.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Since announcing that Glasgow flights would return, Stevens said, United has been encouraged by booking trends.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Smart’s remains were not recovered in the latest search in Arroyo Grande, the sheriff’s office said Saturday while announcing the search had been concluded.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Because no data is stored or processed beyond the point of transmission, the company said its solution meets the most stringent governance requirements while protecting sensitive retail operations.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The high-capacity transmission technology is more than 100 times faster than dial-up internet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But a few weeks into his vacation across the Atlantic Ocean, the Oregon doctor jumped into action caring for passengers after a deadly hantavirus outbreak began spreading through the ship, sickening the vessel’s doctor.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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In spreading the wealth to a wider swath of hardware companies, investors are clearly betting that the bull market in AI has long legs and that data centers are going to need a wider array of advanced components for years to come.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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“Broadcasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadcasting. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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