as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
dropped by to give me the latest news about her daughter
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Recent Examples of news
Rafael is a crime and breaking news reporter at the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
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Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
Other occupants who were inside the residence at the time appeared to be unharmed, Shanks said in a news release.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse look stunning as ever for another night at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, after announcing their pregnancy news.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
With the exception of our executive editor, the members of our editorial board are not news reporters or editors.
—Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
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Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
Other occupants who were inside the residence at the time appeared to be unharmed, Shanks said in a news release.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse look stunning as ever for another night at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, after announcing their pregnancy news.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
With the exception of our executive editor, the members of our editorial board are not news reporters or editors.
—Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for news
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“News.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/news. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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