newscaster

noun

Definition of newscasternext
as in broadcaster
one who reads and introduces news reports on a news program newscasters were scrambling to put together an updated report after the unexpected turn of events

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  1. reporter
  2. announcer
  3. anchor
  4. commentator
  5. newsreader
Noun
  • Reach reporter Maggie Menderski at mmenderski@courier-journal.com.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Of course, ProPublica reporters would be delighted to receive any and all leaks sources can share about the transition.
    Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of reporter
Noun
  • More news: Bears CB Pulled Himself From Practice After Being Demoted for Week 9 The announcers covering the Saints game indicated that Olave was moving his hands and arms while being lifted onto the cart.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Most of the announcers set to appear on the livestream were winners at the 66th annual Grammy Awards ceremony that was held on Feb. 4.
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of announcer
Noun
  • How to watch election coverage on TV NBC: NBC News' marquee anchors will offer 24 hours of consecutive live coverage to viewers on their local NBC stations for the first time ever beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Election Day, according to the network.
    Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The news anchor posts photos of himself repping the Bills on nearly every game day and is known to share updates about the team on social media.
    Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of anchor
Noun
  • Global go-to consumer specialist, Kate is a multi-award-winning international business consultant & commentator.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Progressive commentator Mehdi Hasan was among the thousands who shared the clip, receiving an additional 500,000 views.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of commentator
Noun
  • In England, talking heads on TV news shows are called newsreaders.
    Armond White, National Review, 20 Sep. 2024
  • In an interview with The Times of London, Vorderman claims there was a discrepancy in the treatment given to her and to the BBC’s high-profile newsreader Huw Edwards, who was arrested around the same time, but allowed to keep his job and salary.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2024
Definition of newsreader
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