as in broadcast
chiefly US
a radio or television program that reports the news
the nightly TV newscast
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Recent Examples of newscast
In 1976, at the behest of ABC bosses in New York, WLS cut back its newscasts by about 25%.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Over the years, the newscast has featured on-air talent including Ryan Seacrest, Jason Kennedy, Giuliana Rancic, Zuri Hall, Terrence Jenkins, Maria Menounos and Catt Sadler.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Bill Walsh, who most recently has been weekend evening news anchor at Channel 58, will anchor the station's noon and 4 p.m. newscasts starting Aug. 25.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
The network’s daytime shows Hoy Día, En Casa con Telemundo, La Mesa Caliente, Al Rojo Vivo and its newscasts will present interviews, artist reactions and more special coverage around the announcement of the finalists.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Over the years, the newscast has featured on-air talent including Ryan Seacrest, Jason Kennedy, Giuliana Rancic, Zuri Hall, Terrence Jenkins, Maria Menounos and Catt Sadler.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Bill Walsh, who most recently has been weekend evening news anchor at Channel 58, will anchor the station's noon and 4 p.m. newscasts starting Aug. 25.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
The network’s daytime shows Hoy Día, En Casa con Telemundo, La Mesa Caliente, Al Rojo Vivo and its newscasts will present interviews, artist reactions and more special coverage around the announcement of the finalists.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newscast
Noun
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The directive extends to electronic news gathering coverage beyond the official broadcast feeds.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sideline reporter Stacey Dales said on the YouTube broadcast that Worthy was wincing in pain and went to the X-ray room.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But healthcare—an industry hailed for being recession-proof and resistant against AI automation—has held on strong, with junior-level job postings increasing 13% in that same time period.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Poor Communication And Leadership A posting that ignores growth and support can reveal what’s missing inside.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Disney and Nelson Peltz spent tens of millions of dollars on old-school mailers, phone calls, and advertisements trying to win over individual investors, a large block of the House of Mouse’s shareholder base.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Gap, for instance, this week sought to counter backlash against Sweeney’s advertisement with a campaign in which pop group Katseye lead a diverse group of dancers performing in denim against a white backdrop.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sheikh Izz ad Din al Qassam, a Muslim cleric born in what is today Syria, represented the first real threat.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to a Snapchat video ad from Turki Al-Sheikh — the Chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority — WrestleMania 43 is coming to Saudi Arabia in 2027.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Sound Of Music turns 60 this year – and Disney has happily opted to celebrate the occasion by remastering the film in 4K resolution and high dynamic range for a worldwide re-release at the cinema and on 4K Blu-ray disc.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Being an artist is a responsibility to make the audience smile, dance, cry, release at any turn.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 77th Emmy Awards telecast was also preceded by the Creative Arts Emmy Award, which happened on September 6 and 7, with ceremonies produced by Bob Bain Productions for the Television Academy.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Academy Awards telecast, hosted by Conan O’Brien (who is confirmed to return in 2026) won for Outstanding Production Design and Choreography.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Newscast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newscast. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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