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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Recent Examples of newscaster
Cincinnati’s local television stations have had a wealth of memorable newscasters and hosts over the years, from pioneers in the industry to one of the most famous names on TV.
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Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2025
There were also photos of Epstein with actors Chris Tucker and Kevin Spacey, and even Epstein with TV newscaster Walter Cronkite.
—Michael R. Sisak, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Ward is perhaps best known for playing newscaster Chet Ubetcha and Doug Dimmadome, owner of the Dimmsdale Dimmadome, on the Nickelodeon series The Fairly OddParents and as the ditzy Captain Qwark in the Ratchet & Clank franchise.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
Barbara Boyd is a former newscaster and community organizer from Evanston, Illinois.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
The newscaster is working closely with Flack’s longtime managers Suzanne Mina Koga and Joan Martin on both projects.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
Smith read for a few different roles — Joey's sister's boyfriend, Bodie, as well as Dawson's film teacher, Tamara Jacobs' boyfriend and newscaster Bob.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Trump perceives late-night comedians and network newscasters as his enemies; Carr has gone after both within his first year on the job.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
When the film opens, an on-camera newscaster is relaying information about extraterrestrial lights that are allegedly falling from the sky in Medellín, into people’s homes, and with a metallic sound.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newscaster
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Following his 13 years in professional football, Jason — also a father of four daughters with his wife, Kylie Kelce — now serves as a broadcaster on Monday Night Countdown on ESPN.—
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On others, the BBC remains comfortably ahead of YouTube, but for the broadcaster to be supplanted on even a single metric is notable, given its decades-long dominance in Britain.—
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News of Short’s death spread quickly, and before authorities could cordon off the crime scene, reporters swarmed the area.—
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O’Hara told reporters Minneapolis police had secured the scene and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) are processing evidence.—
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Amazon is now streaming its games in 14 languages, each with its own set of announcers working from studios in their home countries, on top of intricate internet architecture to localize the presentations.—
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At Old Lahaina Luau, the announcer shares about Lahaina's Lahainaluna High School, established in 1831 and considered to be the oldest school west of the Mississippi River.—
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The image of silverhewn anchors stuck, and Diodorus’ story emphazises so many of the classic Phoenician/Carthaginian stereotypes told by their later enemies.—
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The sound design of his kick drums deserves special mention; rather than simple heartbeats or mere rhythmic anchors, his bass drums are dynamic agents, diving in pitch across their long sustain and decay.—
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Former Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Tony Romo was widely criticized for his performance as a commentator during the Buffalo Bills’ win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.—
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The comedian/commentator/television host pays tribute to his mother, who raised him in segregated South Africa.—
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In 2005, Roberts was promoted from newsreader to co-anchor of Good Morning America.—
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Director-general Tim Davie has previously said the BBC is reluctant to censor output, though the corporation did remove Huw Edwards content from iPlayer — including a Doctor Who episode that was re-edited — after the newsreader pleaded guilty to accessing child abuse images.—
Cite this Entry
“Newscaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newscaster. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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