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news media

American  

noun

(usually used with a plural verb)
  1. media.


Etymology

Origin of news media

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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Whether bypassing the news media will actually benefit tech's cause remains an open question.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“These are sensitive, diplomatic discussions and you have directed us to maintain confidentiality on the specific terms and not negotiate through the news media, as others do,” Witkoff said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

During the Vietnam War, the embedded news media was allowed to report from the front lines.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

There was a time when perhaps the news media didn’t need legal protections that strongly.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

The news media began to report more often on what it saw as the destructive influences of Spiritualism.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock