as in broadcaster
one who reads and introduces news reports on a news program
newscasters were scrambling to put together an updated report after the unexpected turn of events
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Recent Examples of newscaster
Platinum, the gold-digging newscaster memorably played in the finished movie by Plaza.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2025
Carolyn Will, founder of CW Marketing and Communications, a former TV newscaster and opponent of the city’s proposed Summit Avenue bikeway.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2025
Carolyn Will, founder of CW Marketing and Communications, a former TV newscaster and opponent of the city’s proposed Summit Avenue bikeway.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newscaster
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In the first half of 2025, nearly 10 million travelers arrived in Dubai, with more than one in 10 coming from India, according to DD News, India's public service broadcaster.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The ninth inning is saved for posterity with a recording of the Dodgers' radio broadcast with the team's legendary broadcaster Vin Scully.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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There were reporters and photographers all around, clamoring for interviews and pictures.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Gloria Casas is a freelance reporter for The Courier-News.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Five years have past since former Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear was unceremoniously removed from Sacramento’s airwaves after three decades as a popular television and radio personality.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here is my in-depth primer on the NFL on television this season, including what’s on each network and streaming service, what’s new and announcer changes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Seconds after the anchors thanked Pulte for appearing and handed things off to Squawk on the Street, the production crew were tearing down the set and prepping for the opening bell.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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As occupancy declines, attention turns to smaller retailers who may need relocation support, and larger anchors who often require tailored solutions.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Laura Washington is a political commentator and longtime Chicago journalist.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Women’s football superfans Rhyanna Parara and Alex Bailess also join as social reporters with Ellen Ellard as a new lead commentator.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Director-general Tim Davie has previously said the BBC is reluctant to censor output, though the corporation did remove Huw Edwards content from iPlayer — including a Doctor Who episode that was re-edited — after the newsreader pleaded guilty to accessing child abuse images.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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In Paul Greengrass’s film News of the World, for instance, Tom Hanks plays a traveling newsreader whose attempt to return a girl to her family doubles as a tour of a country whose divisions look like clear roots to some of our current national troubles.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
18 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Newscaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newscaster. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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