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
The rule generally has exemptions, such as newscasts covering breaking events, interview programs and coverage of live events.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026
Californians couldn’t escape billionaire Tom Steyer’s political ads — during newscasts, sitcoms or sporting events; on streaming services, YouTube, influencers’ social media feeds; or in their mailboxes.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
His reports air during CBS LA's evening newscasts.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Unfortunately, the recording is oddly edited, with some songs partially cut, others full; newscasts cut, commercials cut sometimes … kind of random.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 18 May 2026
That night, the late newscasts described the path the POWs would take from Hanoi to the Philippines and then home.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Audio can now be captioned in real-time for the hearing-impaired watching live newscasts.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The network has more than 1,000 affiliates nationwide, primarily offering its services in exchange for commercial airtime during the newscasts.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Their stories were heard on newscasts and in local papers.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026
Californians couldn’t escape billionaire Tom Steyer’s political ads — during newscasts, sitcoms or sporting events; on streaming services, YouTube, influencers’ social media feeds; or in their mailboxes.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
His reports air during CBS LA's evening newscasts.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
Unfortunately, the recording is oddly edited, with some songs partially cut, others full; newscasts cut, commercials cut sometimes … kind of random.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 18 May 2026
That night, the late newscasts described the path the POWs would take from Hanoi to the Philippines and then home.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Audio can now be captioned in real-time for the hearing-impaired watching live newscasts.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The network has more than 1,000 affiliates nationwide, primarily offering its services in exchange for commercial airtime during the newscasts.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Their stories were heard on newscasts and in local papers.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newscasts
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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
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Authorities have said some gatherings, often organized or fueled by social media postings, have escalated into fights, arrests and emergency crowd-control responses, as Fox News Digital previously reported.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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So far, there are no bombshells, based on a USA TODAY review of the documents, and early social media postings from other media and the legions of UFO-ologists out there.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Off of Tampa’s Veterans Expressway, behind a gas station and in the shadow of a billboard with rotating local advertisements, a soccer team arrives for practice at two nondescript fields — a nation’s hopes in tow.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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During the investigation, Norwalk detectives posted advertisements on dating websites and social media platforms posing as 15-year-old boys and girls, police said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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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
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The ads feature the Kalshi logo but omit the Kalshi trading interface, leaving the viewer to focus on the celebrities.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The sale cuts the cost of all three HBO streaming tiers — basic with ads, standard or premium.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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References to the president were also stripped from email signatures and communications, as well as papers like brochures, press releases and contracts.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The Air Force has been modifying the jet in Texas since September to meet the security, communications and other needs to transport the president.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Newscasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newscasts. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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