YouTube
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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Last year, a report from Oxford Economics said YouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024 and supported 45,000 jobs.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
A lifelong reader, Jeselnik has transformed his literary habit into a popular online book club, Jeselnik Book Club, where he recommends novels and invites discussion on his YouTube channel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
“I can’t even enjoy the video without thinking she looks sickly every second she is on the screen,” one person posted on YouTube.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Forbes’ estimations were calculated based on interviews with agents, lawyers, managers, executives, and other experts and did not take into consideration any shows that were broadcast live, only distributed on YouTube, or later syndicated.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
A number of YouTube videos provide comparisons that you can listen to, for example comparisons of just intonation and equal temperament, or comparisons of various temperaments.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Before meeting on the first day of rehearsals, Blickenstaff and Hunton had Googled and YouTubed each other, so they had a sense of whom they would be harmonizing with.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 28, 2016
"I'm homeless, but I'm not here to cry," said Walter West, 62, one of many attendees who were live-streamed, blogged and YouTubed during the event.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2016
I YouTubed stuff, read a lot online, and figured out how to get the car running through trial and error.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2016
For the revolution is not only being televised, it’s being Facebooked, YouTubed, Instagrammed and tweeted, too.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 16, 2015
“I YouTubed him and saw a video and said, Wow, he’s great.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2015
Or does he go it alone as a YouTubing content creator, who plays only majors to keep competitive juices flowing?
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
Mayweather, of course, knows the Paul brand well, having fought Jake’s fellow YouTubing brother Logan in Miami in June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2021
From there, it’s a simple sidestep to YouTubing old McDonaldland commercials.
From Slate ● Dec. 30, 2020
It was never overwhelmed by my legions of Chrome tabs, apps, and occasional Spotify, YouTubing, and Zoom calls overtop — no slowdowns or delays.
From The Verge ● Nov. 4, 2020
“Just lie on that bed and calm down a bit. I won’t be nosy. I’m YouTubing anyway.”
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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