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newsreader

noun

ˈnüz-ˌrē-dər How to pronounce newsreader (audio)
Definition of newsreadernext
chiefly British
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. — 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 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— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025 Meanwhile, the anchors of the unwatched NBC and ABC nightly newscasts have been replaced by even less likable newsreaders.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 See All Example Sentences for newsreader
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsreader
  1. newscaster
  2. broadcaster
  3. reporter
  4. announcer
  5. anchor
Noun
  • Hartman, a human resource specialist, watched in disbelief as newscasters ran footage of the destruction in New York and nearby Arlington, Virginia.
    — USA TODAY staff, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • As newscasters and viewers struggled to make sense of what many assumed was an appalling accident, United Flight 175 hit the south tower.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of newscaster
Noun
  • Projections by public broadcaster ARD on Sunday night indicated that Merz's center-right Christian Democratic Union, or CDU, came in with just 5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania -- the lowest result since World War II for the party in any state.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The exit poll from Germany’s public broadcaster puts the AfD on 38%, just two weeks after the party had its best result yet in Saxony-Anhalt.
    — Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of broadcaster
Noun
  • My charge as a theme parks reporter has been to provide Central Floridians with the facts about what is happening or what is planned at our attractions.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • See Star-Telegram high school sports editor Charles Baggarly and reporter Darren Lauber’s predictions for 27 Fort Worth-area games.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of reporter
Noun
  • Fox Sports announcer Tom Brady might have spoken for all of us when viewing the play in which Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Los Angeles native divides his time between multiple Dropout shows and his job as announcer for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of announcer
Noun
  • The captain drops the anchor near a reef where fan-like corals in shades of purple and gold overlap, creating what looks like an underwater metropolis.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The event program will be hosted by Good Day LA anchor Brooke Thomas and features a DJ set by Katie Otro.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of anchor

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“Newsreader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsreader. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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