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
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
In a June 2 broadcast, Florida meteorologist John Morales told his audience that there has been a 17 percent reduction in weather-balloon launches.
—Colleen Hagerty, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2025
Aaron Tolentino, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 26 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
In an attempt to ease tensions, Lee’s government has suspended loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts along the demilitarized zone and stopped the distribution of South Korean leaflets dropped from balloons into the North.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
In a June 2 broadcast, Florida meteorologist John Morales told his audience that there has been a 17 percent reduction in weather-balloon launches.
—Colleen Hagerty, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2025
Noun
In those seven years, ESPN broadcast some of the biggest fights in the sport’s history, including the second and third heavyweight title fights between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
—Aaron Tolentino, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadcast
Verb
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Apple leaks and rumors are so common that there’s an entire media ecosystem to track and disseminate them.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
18 July 2025
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When projects are costly, urgent or time-specific, independently replicating them prior to disseminating results is often not feasible.—
Amanda Kay Montoya,
The Conversation,
17 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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In fact, research published in Harvard Business Review shows that leaders who openly express uncertainty and reveal imperfections foster greater trust, loyalty, and emotional connection with their audiences and teams.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Others say the mushrooms might have propagated from areas of commercial cultivation.—
Amber X. Chen,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 July 2025
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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
Verb
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Regarding the scale, frequency, and even existence of spinoffs or sales, Kraft Heinz isn’t setting any deadlines or announcing a calendar.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Last spring the company’s 16 remaining stores abruptly closed after Outdoor Voices reportedly stopped paying a number of its vendors and neglected to pay rent on some of the stores for months, according to published reports.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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According to published reports, Ellison has explored purchasing The Free Press, a flourishing news site founded by Bari Weiss perhaps best known for a former NPR editor’s study of liberal bias in public broadcasting.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The Steals and Deals segment on the WFTV newscasts are annoying and an insult to the viewers!—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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In the new film, Karla appears in the mid-credits scene, watching a newscast about the fresh string of killings in Southport.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Since then, King has created over 150 renderings spread across 10 posts that show the Queen City from new angles.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The Pan American Health Organization issued an epidemic warning as the worst yellow fever outbreak in decades spread across South America.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Indeed the film has become a cultural touchstone over the years, with many of the leading lights in the world of women’s soccer proclaiming Bend It Like Beckham as their main source of inspiration back in the day when the amateur antics of women playing soccer were laughed at.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 July 2025
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Those who would argue that this abuse of power constitutes a crime should remember that Trump and his team have avidly proclaimed that presidents must have immunity from criminal prosecution for acts within the broad ambit of executive power.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 July 2025
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“Broadcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadcast. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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