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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

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It remains unclear if authorities believe the ransom notes are authentic, but the Guthrie family have stated they believe the letters, which were sent to local news media and national outlets like TMZ, were real.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

“What happens when the news media gets it wrong?,”

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

He declined to take questions from the news media, just as he did Saturday in a meet and greet in Sherman Oaks.

From Los Angeles Times May 21, 2026

The model has not gone unnoticed, with news media companies pushing their own games products.

From Barron's May 16, 2026

He also mentioned to Volt that the news media were almost certainly going to get onto this story.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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