plural in form but singular in construction
often attributive
1
a
: a report of recent events
gave her the good news
b
: previously unknown information
I've got news for you
c
: something having a specified influence or effect
the rain was good news for lawns and gardens—
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2
b
: matter that is newsworthy
The layoffs were big news in this part of the state.
3
: newscast
We saw it on the evening news.
Synonyms
Examples of news in a Sentence
dropped by to give me the latest news about her daughter
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Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
The whiskey news keeps coming fast and furious—first Birthday Bourbon, then a new Michter’s 20 Year, followed by the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, and then, just yesterday, news about the 2024 Pappy Van Winkle series.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
Timely tax tips and the latest news delivered to your inbox weekly
Kelly Phillips Erb is a Philadelphia-area Forbes senior writer who covers tax and financial crimes.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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“News.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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news
noun1
a
: a report of recent events or of something unknown
brought us the office news
b
: previously unknown information
I've got news for you
c
: something having a specified influence or effect
snow was good news for the ski resorts
2
a
: material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast
b
: an event that is interesting enough to be reported
c
: newscast
watched the news on television
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