as in broadcasters
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 newscasters
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.
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Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2025
Trump perceives late-night comedians and network newscasters as his enemies; Carr has gone after both within his first year on the job.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2025
Trump perceives late-night comedians and network newscasters as his enemies; Carr has gone after both within his first year on the job.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newscasters
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In response to questions from reporters, a spokesperson for Hogsett said the administration met the requirements for the portal by revamping the city’s website in 2019.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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His remarks to reporters earlier today were the first since the president assigned him to lead federal operations in Minnesota, after Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino made his exit this week.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Yet every year, this terrified little animal is subjected to loud announcers and noisy crowds and held up and waved around without any regard for his feelings, welfare, or instincts.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Wall Street Journal's owner, Dow Jones, is partnering with Polymarket, as did the Golden Globe awards this year, with announcers updating viewers on Polymarket odds before every commercial break.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2026
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John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois, the co-anchors of evening news, left the company in December.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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End the struggle to remove drywall anchors with this helpful (and unexpected) hack.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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The viral allegations—originating from fringe French commentators and later amplified by conservative commentator Candace Owens, claiming Macron’s real name is Jean-Michel Trogneux, who is, in fact, Macron’s brother.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Iranian state television on Sunday morning took a page from demonstrators, having their correspondents appear on streets in several cities to show calm areas with a date stamp shown on screen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Iranian state television on Sunday morning had its correspondents appear on the streets in several cities to show calm areas with a date stamp shown on screen.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Newscasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newscasters. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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