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 But that didn’t stop him from taping interviews on Wednesday with various Chicago television newscasts from his downtown Chicago state office while ignoring follow-up requests from the Tribune. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Stephen Colbert’s award-winning Late Show was canceled in a move that many have labeled political appeasement, and the flagship evening newscast baselessly recast the January 6 insurrection as a partisan squabble. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 Now, instead of measuring his days by newscasts, Ritter is planning kayaking trips, bike rides and afternoons with his growing family. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Hague said, adding that the company’s research shows consumers don’t believe the practice diminishes the quality of a newscast. — Los Angeles Times, 19 July 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
  • Related Stories The initial phase of the litigation, in which a judge will decide whether to grant ABC a temporary restraining order to halt an FCC early review of its broadcast station licenses, may be heavy in process.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The comedian kicked off Wednesday’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live by welcoming viewers to the broadcast and taking a quick dig at the president and his intense connection to his loyal executive assistant, Natalie Harp.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of broadcast
Noun
  • Early-career platform Handshake reported internship postings are down more than 15% at the same time that internship applications surged.
    — Michelle Sims, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the world’s most powerful tech billionaires think your next job posting could come from another planet.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of posting
Noun
  • Per the complaint, at least two Minneapolis properties owned by Sampson were sites where photographs of victims were taken for the advertisements and where transactions happened.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023, representatives on the House Transportation Committee proposed a bill that would have allowed airlines to prioritize advertisement of the base fare.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of advertisement
Noun
  • In Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, Nixon had raised under $1 million and spent just $50,000 on digital ads.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Hilton goes on to say in a full-page ad that recently ran in a few California newspapers.
    — Linh Tat, Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of ad
Noun
  • He was booked into Ventura County Jail for driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury, according to CHP's release.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The rapid release of stockpiles in the wake of disruption related to the Iran war is raising the operational risks.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of release
Noun
  • For no other reason than to have her on that red carpet, to maybe get a little time on the telecast and the chaos that that just promises.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Pash’s work ranged across labor negotiations, licensing contracts, telecast deals, investigations into team and athlete misconduct, and many litigations.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of telecast

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“Newscast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newscast. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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