newscast

noun

Definition of newscastnext
as in broadcast
chiefly US a radio or television program that reports the news the nightly TV newscast

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Recent Examples of newscast Two other Milwaukee stations still have 9 p.m. newscasts: WITI-TV (channel 6) and WDJT-TV (channel 58), which airs its 9 p.m. newscast on sister station WMLW. — Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024 But millions of people in the U.S. tuned in to watch raids on nightly newscasts or clicked on deportation videos on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok. — Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025 And creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels decided against hosting the program's long-running newscast satire Weekend Update, handing the gig over to star-in-the-making Chevy Chase. — Eric Deggans, NPR, 13 Feb. 2025 Legendary Bay Area news anchor Dennis Richmond, one of the nation’s first Black anchors of a major market TV newscast who spent 40 years with Oakland’s KTVU, died Wednesday, the station announced. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for newscast
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  1. broadcast
  2. posting
  3. advertisement
  4. ad
  5. release
Noun
  • Elton John and Brandi Carlile will be playing songs that evening from their collaborative album Who Believes in Angels?, which lands just one day prior to the broadcast.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Viewers can expect to hear a little bluegrass – courtesy of Allison Krauss, no less – and gospel music, two genres regularly highlighted during the Opry radio broadcast.
    — Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of broadcast
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  • Fortunately, the agency saved tons of time by implementing a tool for automated posting and reporting.
    — Michael Goshka, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In the clip, which has garnered 8.6 million views since its posting on Jan. 31, Provenzano showed herself lying in a hospital bed while her nail artist (and close friend) removed the top layer of her polish using an electric file.
    — Michelle Lee, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of posting
Noun
  • Ads during women’s sports programs were 40% more impactful than the average primetime advertisement, according to EDO, as measured by searches for brands after an ad aired.
    — Russell Leung, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Compatible with both Apple and PC systems as well as mobile and desktop devices, this app blocks all forms of advertisements.
    — StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of advertisement
Noun
  • The Disruptive Power of AI Search Right now, Gen AI search tools don’t offer pay-to-play opportunities, meaning brands cannot buy ads or pay to be mentioned.
    — Roger Dooley, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • That money will go to traditional P&A, helping to make digital ads, trailers, and the costs necessary to make DCPs and the rest of the marketing campaign, all while building a network of people who want to see the project succeed.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of ad
Noun
  • Over 20 of their relatives are pushing for their release after 35 years behind bars.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Crowell himself trades vocals with Nelson on the album’s first release and title track to the project.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of release

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