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newspaper

noun

ˈnüz-ˌpā-pər How to pronounce newspaper (audio)
Definition of newspapernext
as in periodical
a publication that appears at regular intervals liked to read the newspaper every morning

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Recent Examples of newspaper Unlike a newspaper correction or a social media clarification, there is no mechanism for real-time revision. — Anshuman Dutta, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 By the early 1990s, the cafe expanded by adding a kitchen in the early 1990s, moved operations into an adjacent building and expanded the store, which carries international newspapers and cigars. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 The African American newspaper has served Sacramento since, winning more than 700 local and national awards. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Per The Trial of Lizzie Borden, Lizzie received support from the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor, and numerous people who wrote to newspapers and local law enforcement on her behalf. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for newspaper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newspaper
  1. periodical
  2. magazine
  3. journal
  4. book
  5. paper
  6. gazette
  7. bulletin
  8. organ
Noun
  • People who might be lucky to have a roof over their heads gathered there to read American books and periodicals, watch American movies, listen to lectures about America, tap their toes to jazz from America.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • It is anticipated that all IEEE periodicals will be included in the Integrity Hub screening by the end of this year.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
Definition of periodical
Noun
  • The Investor’s Takeaway High-demand real estate doesn’t require an investor to chase overcrowded metros on business magazine covers.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Then, in November, GQ magazine published an on-camera interview asking Sweeney about the fallout.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of magazine
Noun
  • People who live alone and work jobs that can be done remotely report being more mentally distressed and socially isolated than those whose work has to be done in person, a recent study published in the journal Science found.
    — Cordilia James, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Guests received personalized invites, a Vivet journal documenting Cenat’s journey starting the brand, replete with Polaroids taped in the pages.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of journal
Noun
  • The release of Mohammadi's book this month coincides with Amini's death to honor her memory, her representatives said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Annie Dillard became the youngest woman ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction, at the age of 28, for her book, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek.
    — Scott Simon, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of book
Noun
  • Shake the stems inside the paper bag to dislodge the coriander seeds, then remove and discard the stems and other plant debris.
    — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Like carrying three handleless paper bags from the trunk in one trip, your roster is suddenly a fragile, tearing mess.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of paper
Noun
  • The National Assembly passed the laws in July 2024, but the final approved wording was not published in the country’s official gazette until last week, at which time the law became effective.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
  • For a company doing business in a foreign country, commercial risk registers as rumors moving through domestic business networks days or weeks before a policy change hits the official gazette.
    — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of gazette
Noun
  • Johnson won’t have to look hard for bulletin-board material if the Bears lose some games early.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Prospective intelligence automates the monitoring of payer bulletins, regulatory guidance and coding updates to identify what is supposed to change.
    — Terry Goertz, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of bulletin
Noun
  • The toxic smoke affects nearly every organ in the body — yet some of its most serious consequences may be less widely recognized.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Together, the results suggest the test could flag cancer earlier and offer opportunities for clinicians to intervene before the disease has had a chance to spread to other organs.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of organ

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“Newspaper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newspaper. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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