tidings

plural noun

ˈtī-diŋ How to pronounce tidings (audio)
as in news
a report of recent events or facts not previously known any tidings from the front, soldier?

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news
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  • Notably, Kroenke’s news release referred to the team by its former name, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the business of journalism has changed so much financially, and a third of journalists don’t work for a traditional news organization.
    — Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
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