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news Definition

news (no̵̅o̅z, nyo̵̅o̅z)

noun

  1. new information about anything; information previously unknown
    1. reports, collectively, of recent happenings, esp. those broadcast over radio or TV, printed in a newspaper, etc.
    2. any person or thing thought to merit special attention in such reports
  3. newscast

Etymology: ME newes, novelties (pl. of newe, adj.), after OFr noveles or ML nova, pl. of novum, what is new: < L novus: see new

news Idioms

make news

to do something that is apt to be reported as news

news Synonyms

news

n.

  1. Information

    intelligence, tidings, advice, discovery, enlightenment, recognition, cognizance, the scoop*, the goods*, headlines*, front-page news*; see also data, knowledge 1, revelation 1.

  2. A specific report

    report, telling, narration, recital, account, description, specification, particularization, itemization, message, copy, communication, release, communiqué, telegram, cable, radiogram, broadcast, telecast, bulletin, dispatch, story, news story*, scoop*, big news*, eye-opener*; see also announcement 2, report 1.

make news

become famous, become notorious, accomplish, create events; see expose 1, reveal 1.

news Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • late: The latest news from the world of Doctor Who.
  • bad: Now onto the bad news: Five is the only network channel not to use Sky Series Links.
  • good: Good news about your mom being back next week.
  • sad: Had he gone to Stephen's home to carry the sad news to his friends?
  • related: The money, announced by the Secretary of State... For more Finance related news, please click here.
  • up-to-date: National Organization of Women Good source for up-to-date news on women's issues in the USA.

Converse of object

  • hear: Hearing the Good News is an initial step to experiencing God's blessing of inner hope.
  • break: And keep up with the breaking sport news with sport RSS feeds.. .
  • receive: Anyway, I'd love to receive news from you all of what has been going on.
  • spread: From then Paul's life was dedicated to spreading the good news about Jesus.

Converse of subject

  • sadden: Her many friends and colleagues were shocked and saddened by the news.
  • devastate: Just listen to Prescott's statement: ' I have discussed this fully with my wife Pauline who is devastated by the news.

Modifies a noun

  • story: News stories are presented first of all in summary form.
  • item: For more details about any of the news items found in these pages, click here.
  • bulletin: She broke into broadcasting with a move to BBC Radio Devon, where she presented news bulletins.
  • release: The news release announcing these interim changes was published on 11 February 2005.
  • headline: All our news headlines are archived in the News Archive...
  • story: A news story can jolt your emotions, explain the complex, reveal something new or maybe even make you change your mind.

Noun used with modifier

  • television: The latest Sky Digital, Freeview, ntl, Telewest and UK digital television entertainment news.
  • TV: I have never been there, but according to local TV news that's the place to be for sausage.