as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound people who turn on the television the minute they walk in the door

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Recent Examples of television Parks and Eubanks have been close for years on and off the television screen. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 June 2025 In her Miami sermon, White-Cain talked about her journey from the trailer park as an 18-year-old single mother to preaching on television and ultimately, serving as a close spiritual advisor to President Trump. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025 Alexander was released by WWE in February 2025, after a period of being used sparingly on television. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 The pre-show is exclusively on Pluto TV, a free streaming television service. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for television
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  • The film will be available to purchase or rent on several digital platforms, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Movies Anywhere, Prime Video and YouTube.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • How to watch Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas Time: 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday TV (U.S.): ESPN TV (CAN): Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports Stream: Fubo (try for free) Watching in person?
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 May 2025

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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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