as in newscaster
one who reads and introduces news reports on a news program
the legendary BBC newsreader now has her own current affairs program
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Recent Examples of newsreader
In 2005, Roberts was promoted from newsreader to co-anchor of Good Morning America.
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Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Director-general Tim Davie has previously said the BBC is reluctant to censor output, though the corporation did remove Huw Edwards content from iPlayer — including a Doctor Who episode that was re-edited — after the newsreader pleaded guilty to accessing child abuse images.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
In Paul Greengrass’s film News of the World, for instance, Tom Hanks plays a traveling newsreader whose attempt to return a girl to her family doubles as a tour of a country whose divisions look like clear roots to some of our current national troubles.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 18 July 2025
In September, the former newsreader was handed a six-month prison sentence suspended for two years after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
Meanwhile, the anchors of the unwatched NBC and ABC nightly newscasts have been replaced by even less likable newsreaders.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
Dad, a newsreader for the BBC, grew up in Caterham, a town near the M25 motorway that encircles London and prime Palace-supporting territory.
—Rebecca Lowe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Director-general Tim Davie has previously said the BBC is reluctant to censor output, though the corporation did remove Huw Edwards content from iPlayer — including a Doctor Who episode that was re-edited — after the newsreader pleaded guilty to accessing child abuse images.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
In Paul Greengrass’s film News of the World, for instance, Tom Hanks plays a traveling newsreader whose attempt to return a girl to her family doubles as a tour of a country whose divisions look like clear roots to some of our current national troubles.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 18 July 2025
In September, the former newsreader was handed a six-month prison sentence suspended for two years after pleading guilty to making indecent images of children.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
Meanwhile, the anchors of the unwatched NBC and ABC nightly newscasts have been replaced by even less likable newsreaders.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
Dad, a newsreader for the BBC, grew up in Caterham, a town near the M25 motorway that encircles London and prime Palace-supporting territory.
—Rebecca Lowe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsreader
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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.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2025
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There were also photos of Epstein with actors Chris Tucker and Kevin Spacey, and even Epstein with TV newscaster Walter Cronkite.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Twin Cities,
20 Dec. 2025
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His father, Chris, a longtime broadcaster for Swedish station SVT, has worked 20 of the tournaments.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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One of the pair, a woman, was in the bar and suffered burns to her arm but survived, while the man was elsewhere, French broadcaster BFMTV reported.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cooper told reporters in the press room after his win.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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From the booth, Lyons Township announcer Aidan Brandstedt howls, overcome with excitement.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Snoop Dogg, who had joined regular Peacock/NBC announcers Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon for the second half, rose to the occasion, his commentary keeping pace with Kerr’s antics.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sales tax cannibalization Typically, STAR bond districts only capture and divert sales tax revenue generated by anchor developments and other establishments in their immediate vicinity to pay off the debt associated with construction.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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When restyling surfaces, Saab suggests sticking to a single anchor piece as an antidote to the excess of the holidays.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Newsreader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsreader. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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