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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In an analysis of over a billion job postings, labor insight platform LightCast identified not only a surge in demand for AI skills, but also higher average pay for jobs that required them.—
Dylan Butts
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The collection will be supported by a full social media rollout on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, along with wall postings in Los Angeles and New York.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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In the face-cream advertisement, M remained wreathed in the pink flowers of spring.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The ad includes clips from news broadcasts covering, for example, Trump’s framework for a trade deal with the European Union.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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This sharing allows both adults to enjoy ad-free listening on shuffle mode.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
4 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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Revenue tied to Fox’s telecast of Super Bowl LIX came to around $800 million, the company revealed in May.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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It’s been nearly a decade since protesters interrupted a live broadcast of Dancing With the Stars, throwing the ballroom into chaos and bringing the telecast to a halt.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Newscast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newscast. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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