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Definition for news

noun as in latest information

Strongest matches

account, information, intelligence, report, tidings, word

Strong matches

announcement, communication, data, hearsay, knowledge, leak, message, rumor, scandal

Weak matches

communiqué, lowdown, story, the goods

noun as in mass media reporting

Strongest matches

broadcast, bulletin, headlines, story

Strong matches

copy, disclosure, dispatch, exposé, release, scoop, telecast

Weak matches

communiqué, front-page news, news flash

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Example Sentences

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Some 50 people were on board one of the boats, according to news agency AFP.

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The good news is he seems open to talking about his debt, seeing as he told you early how much he has.

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Sheffield Wednesday fans hoping for greater clarity on their situation got it today – and it's good news.

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Airbus stock fell in response to news that it announced a “precautionary fleet action” for A320-family jets that could be affected by solar flares.

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While it was shaping up to be a shaky day for the stock market, over in the world of silver the news was a lot shinier.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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