1
as in to disseminate
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people
broadcast the information only to people who needed to know
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2
as in to publish
to make known openly or publicly
please don't broadcast this news, as it's not being publicly announced yet
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as in aired
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as in telecast
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Recent Examples of broadcast
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The show falls under the broadcast direct deal Hudson and his producing partner Stalberg signed with Fox in 2023.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
The live broadcast will also be available on its website, YouTube and to troops serving around the world on American Forces Network.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Engelbert, who was mentioned by name in Sabally’s recent comments, confirmed Monday that broadcast partners already knew about plans to add three more media markets and that incoming media deals won’t be renegotiated.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
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Verb
Here’s one of many considerations for the broadcast moment of the year:
San Francisco gets righties Marcus Stroman and Will Warren on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The show falls under the broadcast direct deal Hudson and his producing partner Stalberg signed with Fox in 2023.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
During the 114th Congress, he was ranked by C-SPAN, which tracks the number of days lawmakers spoke during its live broadcasts of congressional proceedings, as one of the least talkative lawmakers on the House floor.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
The live broadcast will also be available on its website, YouTube and to troops serving around the world on American Forces Network.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Noun
These narratives circulate across digital, broadcast, and interpersonal communication channels.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Engelbert, who was mentioned by name in Sabally’s recent comments, confirmed Monday that broadcast partners already knew about plans to add three more media markets and that incoming media deals won’t be renegotiated.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadcast
Verb
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Although the scale of this event was not precisely forecast, the storm was anticipated, and warnings about it were disseminated well before its impacts were felt by local residents.—
The Editors,
National Review,
7 July 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
Verb
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In an interview with People, published July 12, Katie Gaudreau and Joyce opened up about the special, yet emotional day that was filled with grief and love.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Geldof, 73, spoke to The New York Times for an article published July 13 in honor of the 40th anniversary of Live Aid.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The researchers simulated the way airport and military radar signals from New York’s JFK and London’s Heathrow and Gatwick propagate through space.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The easiest way to propagate blanket flowers is to encourage plants to self-sow in the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Murderbot has been renewed for a second season, Apple TV+ announced Thursday.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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That is why the strong language that Donald Trump has been using since announcing an end to the pause is of real value.—
The Editors,
National Review,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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According to published biographies, Townsel worked as an educator in the District of Columbia from 2008 until 2016, when he was appointed principal in the town of Southbridge, Mass.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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More than 1,500 images from around the world were submitted to the new competition, which offered a total of $10,000 in prize money and boasted six award categories, with the top 101 overall photographs receiving recognition in a published eBook.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Llamas, who reported from Rome following the April death of Pope Francis, is hoping the Chicago newscast will include a segment on his papal successor, Pope Leo XIV, who grew up in south suburban Dolton as Robert Francis Prevost.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Merit also has a nightly newscast and a true crime program featuring veteran legal commentator Nancy Grace.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Large media accounts like Pop Crave and Pop Base spread the incident to millions of followers on X, and social media posts have reported that the Astronomer CEO is the man in the video.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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At the time of diagnosis, the cancer was localized and hadn’t spread, giving Lizzy a 70% survival rate.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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After the MacArthur Park action, Trump’s disciples proclaimed victory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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That verdict comes from Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams, one of a few big names (with Dave Grohl and the band HAIM) who proclaim their fanship.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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“Broadcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadcast. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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