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
  • Live Indiana Governor election results Contact IndyStar state government and politics reporter Kayla Dwyer at kdwyer@indystar.com or follow her on X, formerly Twitter, @kayla_dwyer17.
    Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 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
  • The anchor will provide breaking news updates and analysis with the assistance of Nicolle Wallace, Ari Melber, Joy Reid, Chris Hayes, Alex Wagner, Lawrence O’Donnell, Stephanie Ruhle and Jen Psaki.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The wife of a Texas news anchor who died suddenly is thanking those who have shown their support after her husband’s death.
    Abigail Adams, 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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