newscast

noun

Definition of newscastnext
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 Kyron flashed a wide, toothy grin toward a camera capturing the moment – an image that would soon be splashed on missing child posters and nightly newscasts across the country. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 Emmy-winning Iowa local news anchor Dustin Nolan bid an emotional farewell to viewers at the end of his morning newscast on KWQC-TV6 in Davenport, Iowa. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 The rule generally has exemptions, such as newscasts covering breaking events, interview programs and coverage of live events. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026 If the game runs longer than usual, the postgame show will be shorter, because WPLG doesn’t want to make a habit of delaying its late newscast. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for newscast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newscast
  1. broadcast
  2. posting
  3. advertisement
  4. ad
  5. release
  6. telecast
Noun
  • This weekend, for the first time ever a professional softball game will air on broadcast TV.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • Melvin, who is currently away on a pre-planned vacation, was back on air on Friday and briefly addressed the incident during the broadcast.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of broadcast
Noun
  • Because these requirements often follow where work may be performed, a single remote job posting can trigger multiple state or local laws.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • After several of the postings, the campus was sparsely attended.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of posting
Noun
  • One advertisement featuring former professional soccer stars playing a scrimmage with each other released on Friday was conceived, executed and released in 24 hours, Mansour said.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 19 July 2026
  • Ignore those advertisements touting the benefits of supplements claiming to address the need for extra protein or vitamins presurgery.
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026
Definition of advertisement
Noun
  • The company scrambled to placate the brands with new demonetization policies, stripping ads from huge batches of videos.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • Astronauts just flew to Earth orbit space atop a rocket emblazoned with an energy-drink ad.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ad
Noun
  • The next night, d4vd had an album release party before departing on an international tour in late July.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Throughout the past two decades since his release from prison, Belfort’s name has come back up in headlines because of his debt to investors.
    — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of release
Noun
  • Given the extraordinary breadth of work recognized each year and the limited time available within a three-hour broadcast, a select number of categories will be moving to the Emmy ceremonies taking place the week prior to the telecast.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 17 July 2026
  • In 2023, the Writers Guild of America protested a plan to move the outstanding writing for a variety series or special categories out of the Emmy telecast, in order to put the variety special (live) category into the telecast instead.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of telecast

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