as in television
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
turn off the TV and go outside for a change
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Recent Examples of TV
Africa Scores’ new Next Billion Fans report, based on a survey of fans in six African countries, found that 41% of fans primarily consume football content on their mobile devices, just ahead of the 40% watching games on TV.
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Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The move doesn’t come as a surprise as Levy has been the odds-on favorite to join her former Netflix colleague Peter Friedlander, who took over as head of global TV from Vernon Sanders last year.
—Peter White, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Alfonsi’s reporting did show up on Canada’s Global TV service, which had been given a feed of the program before the change was made, an embarrassing operational error by CBS News.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
In total, ten families were displaced by the fire, according to FOX affiliate WFXT and CBS affiliate WBZ-TV.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The announcement was reported to have been made on Monday by the government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, on Iranian State TV.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
By Brianna Peters TV & Movies Rejoice, Dearest Readers!
—Jordan Goldberg, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
And for many gamers, the Shield TV represents the best of both worlds.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The package was later placed in a secure vehicle and driven away from the area, CBS affiliate KPHO-TV reported.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 6 Jan. 2026
The move doesn’t come as a surprise as Levy has been the odds-on favorite to join her former Netflix colleague Peter Friedlander, who took over as head of global TV from Vernon Sanders last year.
—Peter White, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Alfonsi’s reporting did show up on Canada’s Global TV service, which had been given a feed of the program before the change was made, an embarrassing operational error by CBS News.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
In total, ten families were displaced by the fire, according to FOX affiliate WFXT and CBS affiliate WBZ-TV.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The announcement was reported to have been made on Monday by the government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, on Iranian State TV.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
By Brianna Peters TV & Movies Rejoice, Dearest Readers!
—Jordan Goldberg, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
And for many gamers, the Shield TV represents the best of both worlds.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
The package was later placed in a secure vehicle and driven away from the area, CBS affiliate KPHO-TV reported.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for TV
television
Noun
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By 1996, Joe broke through in commercial work and got into television.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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People would rather yell at pundits on television than reach for their reading glasses.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/TV. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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