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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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as in distribution
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Recent Examples of broadcasting
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Phillips took on her new BBC role over the summer and is now effectively the most powerful commissioner in British broadcasting.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Last October, the league announced a new five-year broadcasting deal with Sky Sports and the BBC believed to be worth almost $88 million.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Johnson’s retirement from broadcasting -- and CBS’ shifting of JJ Watt from its studio to a marquee game analyst role -- highlight a generally quiet offseason of transactions on the NFL broadcast front.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The broadcasting deals were revealed in exclusivity to Variety on Monday by global distributor Federation International, as 150 world buyers were heading off to this week’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre, the world’s largest dedicated market for French audiovisual content.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
In July, both chambers approved $9 billion in cuts, including to foreign aid and public broadcasting.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The only other sound came from the two mammoth screens overlooking the parking lot, broadcasting entertainment for those sitting on the restaurant balcony.
—Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Cenat launched the third installment of his Mafiathon series and was broadcasting live from a soapy shower while wearing a bonnet.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Just about every bar in the Kansas City metro will have the game on their televisions, either broadcasting it on YouTube or local channel KSHB (Channel 41).
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
That’s all changed, as Tennis Channel has continued to evolve, now broadcasting or streaming 93% of all matches across the ATP and WTA tours.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
By creating a global data center within its own borders, Saudi Arabia is literally drawing a line in the sand, broadcasting its intention to control the legal, security, and regulatory framework for the data produced in the kingdom.
—Jon Medved, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Reuters journalist Al-Masri was killed in the first Israeli strike while broadcasting a live video feed of the view across the city, Reuters reported.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
The renowned radio show has been broadcasting live performances from Nashville for a century, showcasing both country music icons and rising stars.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern’s contract, amid his high price tag and his less frequent broadcasting schedule.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Phillips took on her new BBC role over the summer and is now effectively the most powerful commissioner in British broadcasting.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Last October, the league announced a new five-year broadcasting deal with Sky Sports and the BBC believed to be worth almost $88 million.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Jimmy Johnson’s retirement from broadcasting -- and CBS’ shifting of JJ Watt from its studio to a marquee game analyst role -- highlight a generally quiet offseason of transactions on the NFL broadcast front.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
The broadcasting deals were revealed in exclusivity to Variety on Monday by global distributor Federation International, as 150 world buyers were heading off to this week’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre, the world’s largest dedicated market for French audiovisual content.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
In July, both chambers approved $9 billion in cuts, including to foreign aid and public broadcasting.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
In 1965, the BBC were broadcasting a rain-interrupted tour match between Kent and South Africa from Canterbury.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
The only other sound came from the two mammoth screens overlooking the parking lot, broadcasting entertainment for those sitting on the restaurant balcony.
—Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Cenat launched the third installment of his Mafiathon series and was broadcasting live from a soapy shower while wearing a bonnet.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Just about every bar in the Kansas City metro will have the game on their televisions, either broadcasting it on YouTube or local channel KSHB (Channel 41).
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
That’s all changed, as Tennis Channel has continued to evolve, now broadcasting or streaming 93% of all matches across the ATP and WTA tours.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
By creating a global data center within its own borders, Saudi Arabia is literally drawing a line in the sand, broadcasting its intention to control the legal, security, and regulatory framework for the data produced in the kingdom.
—Jon Medved, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Reuters journalist Al-Masri was killed in the first Israeli strike while broadcasting a live video feed of the view across the city, Reuters reported.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
The renowned radio show has been broadcasting live performances from Nashville for a century, showcasing both country music icons and rising stars.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadcasting
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Over five nail-biting episodes, Dalton and Toussaint must identify the individuals threatening their lives and families, prevent their political demise and track down moles within their ranks who might be disseminating information across enemy lines.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Producing, selling, or disseminating pornographic material for profit is punishable by life in prison.—
CNN Staff 20 hr ago,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Agencies consider those comments before publishing any final rule.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Emma has also written for publications including the Observer and The China Project, publishing long-form stories on culture, entertainment, and geopolitics.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Burns was indicted by a grand jury in Fayetteville in November and pleaded guilty to distribution of child pornography in February, according to court documents.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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During a conference call with reporters earlier this week, NFL EVP of media distribution Hans Schroeder confirmed that the calendar loophole in the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 that allowed for two years of late-summer Friday dates will temporarily close in 2026.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some comments seen by CNN were blatantly racist or xenophobic, propagating negative stereotypes about African nations and people.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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Cracks are propagating in a Republican Party and right wing that have been historically supportive of the country.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
19 Aug. 2025
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Heading into 2026, however, there are 36 gubernatorial contests, with Sabato’s Crystal Ball announcing rating shifts for Maine and Iowa on Thursday.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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One woman has drawn worldwide attention after announcing she is engaged to her AI chatbot boyfriend.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That business had begun to consolidate and evolve hockey streaming with innovations including the use of AI cameras at lower levels along with the integration and dissemination of real-time stats on higher-level broadcasts, including the operation of what was then AHLTV.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, an enrichment facility managed and operated on a multinational basis, wherever it is located, could risk the dissemination of enrichment technology to additional countries, which would be a significant problem from a nonproliferation perspective.—
Robert J. Einhorn,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As of Friday afternoon, the blaze is still 0% contained and keeps spreading.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In cities, growing populations strain aging water systems, spreading disease.—
Kelly Parsons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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While there are a large number of companies advertising AI agents, the market is still in a very early stage.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The shop hosted its first women’s masterclass this year and, on my last visit, was advertising a women’s fly-fishing trip to Belize.—
Beth Rankin,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Broadcasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadcasting. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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