as in broadcasts
chiefly US
a radio or television program that reports the news
the nightly TV newscast
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Recent Examples of newscasts
Glen Walker and Lu Parker, anchors of KTLA’s late morning and midday newscasts, are out along with meteorologist Mark Kriski, according to people briefed on the moves not authorized to speak publicly.
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Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
However, the studio enhances newscasts and the viewing experience.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Eventually, women in other cities—many of whom had also been affected by drunk driving—saw those newscasts and read those articles.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The movement has grown much larger than the core of activists shown on TV newscasts, especially since the killing of Renee Good on January 7.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Ratings data for Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s newscasts weren’t available at publication time.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
All of the 13-minute interview was shown Tuesday, an unusual step for one of the broadcast networks’ evening newscasts, a half hour summary of the day’s big stories.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Frenzied coverage of the story has topped newscasts on state TV channels.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
The move is part of a flurry of line-up changes for Channel 4 newscasts that was sparked by morning show co-anchor Amanda Hara taking a corporate job with the national group that owns WSMV.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Dec. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
However, the studio enhances newscasts and the viewing experience.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Eventually, women in other cities—many of whom had also been affected by drunk driving—saw those newscasts and read those articles.
—Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The movement has grown much larger than the core of activists shown on TV newscasts, especially since the killing of Renee Good on January 7.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Ratings data for Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s newscasts weren’t available at publication time.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
All of the 13-minute interview was shown Tuesday, an unusual step for one of the broadcast networks’ evening newscasts, a half hour summary of the day’s big stories.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
Frenzied coverage of the story has topped newscasts on state TV channels.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 30 Dec. 2025
The move is part of a flurry of line-up changes for Channel 4 newscasts that was sparked by morning show co-anchor Amanda Hara taking a corporate job with the national group that owns WSMV.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newscasts
Noun
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For over-the-air broadcasts, for the second straight season, the Braves will partner with Gray Media to simulcast select games for free on local broadcast stations across Atlanta and the Southeast.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many positions come with specific education or experience requirements, which are linked in the job postings.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The city's offering of Detroit home repair programs includes the limited Critical Home Repair and Detroit LeadSafe, according to postings on city websites.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, these picture-perfect images are often dismissed as advertisements that ignore the far less glamorous issues in the destination, including human rights abuses.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, current zoning and coastal laws do not allow for the types of development the advertisements suggest could be built there.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pepsi a primetime player in Super Bowl commercials The new commercial is the latest in a long history securing Pepsi's place in pop culture.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Constant political ads on television and social media.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Republican candidates for governor have spent millions of dollars on TV ads so far while Democrats have been mostly quiet.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Their phones are monitored, their public speech is restricted, and even private communications can be scrutinized.—
Christina Macfarlane,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Behind the scenes, communications teams often ghostwrite the updates that appear under a CEO’s name.—
Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Newscasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newscasts. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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