news flash

American

[nooz flash, nyooz] / ˈnuz ˌflæʃ, ˈnjuz /

noun

Journalism.

a brief dispatch sent by a wire service, usually transmitting preliminary news of an important story or development.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

news flashes

plural

Etymology

Origin of news flash

First recorded in 1900–05

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news flash

Nothing about the very obvious messages here—about colonialism, religious fanaticism, institutionalized violence and the exploitation of native peoples—amounts to a news flash.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

To the millions who greedily gobbled up scuttlebutt about her legendary meanness over the years, this is far from a news flash.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2024

If none of that appeals to you, and you would prefer to apply for a fix through the existing sidewalk repair system, I’ve got a news flash for you:

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2024

At some point — news flash — the sixth-year senior will serve up an interception.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2023

“I know this isn’t a news flash, but I’m hurt,” Cas had said, backing up against a...She had no idea what it was she was leaning against.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau

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