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Recent Examples of newsgroup
The advent of the World Wide Web brought fan fiction to the masses, starting with Usenet newsgroups and mailing lists and eventually the development of massive online archives where creators could upload their work to be read and commented upon by readers.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2025
According to the video game newsgroup Game Rant, the Borderlands 4 sequel trailer was shown at the February 2025 State of Play along with a release date of Sept. 23, 2025.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 7 May 2025
The song was recorded off the German radio station NDR in the early ’80s and was just a question mark on a cassette case until 2007, when it was digitized and posted to various Usenet newsgroups and music forums along with requests for the internet’s help in identifying the track.
—Adam Bumas, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
In 1995, the writing IF newsgroup started talking about holding a competition for shorter games.
—Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
With modern technology, the birding community is well connected today, often sharing sightings of rare birds via text, group email or newsgroups.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
For certain newsgroups, the job is not about reporting the news, no matter how uncomfortable.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 17 Dec. 2023
What came back was an FAQ from a newsgroup called rec.sport.pro-wrestling.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Aug. 2023
Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2025
According to the video game newsgroup Game Rant, the Borderlands 4 sequel trailer was shown at the February 2025 State of Play along with a release date of Sept. 23, 2025.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 7 May 2025
The song was recorded off the German radio station NDR in the early ’80s and was just a question mark on a cassette case until 2007, when it was digitized and posted to various Usenet newsgroups and music forums along with requests for the internet’s help in identifying the track.
—Adam Bumas, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
In 1995, the writing IF newsgroup started talking about holding a competition for shorter games.
—Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
With modern technology, the birding community is well connected today, often sharing sightings of rare birds via text, group email or newsgroups.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
For certain newsgroups, the job is not about reporting the news, no matter how uncomfortable.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 17 Dec. 2023
What came back was an FAQ from a newsgroup called rec.sport.pro-wrestling.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsgroup
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Robinson left a handwritten note for his romantic partner confessing to the crime, and also confessed to friends on the chat room platform Discord, prosecutors said.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The chat room was therapeutic, allowing customers to share their stories and put the pieces of this puzzle together.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The case gained national attention, generated thousands of tips, and sparked online theories and debates that continue even today.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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More than a century ago the rise of the player piano prompted strikingly similar debates about automation, artistry and fair compensation.—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Alvárez led brainstorming workshops with the public, NYCHA residents, and high school students starting in late 2023, in order to plan her design.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Most of them sound like throwaways from a brainstorming session, or worse… ChatGPT suggestions.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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The trial lasted three weeks, but when the case went to the jury, on March 20th, deliberations took less than six hours.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Although Braddy’s age didn’t come up in their deliberations, the jurors acknowledged that had Braddy received the death penalty, the now 76-year-old would likely never be executed.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Casey said the synod, the first in the 19-county archdiocese since 1971, will be designed to give all Catholics an opportunity to weigh in on issues that are important to them.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Jan. 2026
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In July, its members voted to keep the church open and hand its administration over to the synod, which will make decisions about its future.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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As each week’s Shabbat morning service comes to a close at Temple Beth El in West Palm Beach an unusual tradition unfolds as the congregation prepares to recite the Mourner’s Kaddish.—
Stewart Ain,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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These congregations just completely dispense with any allegiance to the American idea of pluralism or anything but White Christian nationalism.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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This decadent casserole's short ingredient list and simple assembly make this dish perfect for busy nights.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Marx also submitted signatures while also seeking the assembly nomination.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Newsgroup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsgroup. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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