newscaster

Definition of newscasternext
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 Hartman, a human resource specialist, watched in disbelief as newscasters ran footage of the destruction in New York and nearby Arlington, Virginia. Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 As newscasters and viewers struggled to make sense of what many assumed was an appalling accident, United Flight 175 hit the south tower. Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Fabares starred on the ABC comedy Coach for eight seasons while earning a pair of Emmy nominations for playing Christine Armstrong, a TV newscaster and the girlfriend and then wife of Nelson’s college football coach, Hayden Fox. Cheryl Cheng, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2026 The newscaster then asked Percy — sporting a baseball cap, glasses, and a collared shirt — if people often mention their likeness. Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 There’s something powerful—and, yes, stripped down—about seeing these politicians and newscasters without being able to hear their language. Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 He was trailed by Marlene Galán-Woods, a former newscaster, in the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026 Murder at The Hawaii Theatre alongside KHON-TV Hawaii newscaster Joe Moore. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 The most immediately notable moment in the trailer was Emily Blunt’s newscaster breaking out in alien-speak during the weather report, but what happens right after that is truly astounding. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newscaster
Noun
  • Rescuers found two people dead Sunday, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The AfD has also called for changes to the region's public broadcaster and closer relations with Russia and the MAGA movement in the United States.
    Esme Nicholson, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • When asked for comment, an MLB spokesman pointed The Athletic to Eddings’ comments to reporters following Friday’s game.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Kyla Guilfoil Kyla Guilfoil is a breaking news reporter on the politics team for NBC News Digital.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The announcer has sealed a six-year, $108 million extension that will keep him at ESPN through 2032, The Athletic reported Wednesday.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
  • McKenzie Mitchell, who also works for TNA Wrestling, is the ring announcer.
    James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The strap anchors between the first two toes with a smooth leather toe post, holding the foot securely while leaving the sides and back of the foot exposed in a classic mule style.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier Tuesday evening, NBC4 anchor Colleen Williams said the station had lost contact with its crew.
    Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Their public feud escalated in 2024 after Musk discussed Wilson's transition during an interview with psychologist and conservative commentator Jordan Peterson.
    Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • For pro wrestling fans who may not have tuned into AAA in the past or have and are unsure about what Triplemania is all about, commentator Corey Graves broke it down in a recent interview with OutKick Dropkick.
    Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The slow chimes of Big Ben sounded, and then the newsreader’s solemn voice with the headlines.
    Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Tessa graduated from Western Washington University with degrees in communications and acting, and was a DJ and newsreader at the school's radio station.
    Tessa Hoyos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

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“Newscaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newscaster. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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