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newswriting

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[nooz-rahy-ting, nyooz-] / ˈnuzˌraɪ tɪŋ, ˈnjuz- /

noun

  1. writing for publication in a newspaper, often reporting current events; journalism.


Etymology

Origin of newswriting

First recorded in 1915–20; news + writing

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Access to the internet exacerbated the need for a quick turnaround in newswriting.

From Salon Mar. 7, 2026

Thirty-four broadcasters submitted 261 entries in the contest, which featured news, sports and investigative reporting as well as features, documentaries and newswriting from 2016.

From Washington Times Apr. 22, 2017

The breathless quality comes across in the newswriting and reading.

From Washington Post Jun. 1, 2015

In the long run, newswriting software may or may not usurp reporters’ jobs.

From Slate Feb. 5, 2015

The audience may not be aware of bad newswriting, he says, but "they feel vaguely uncomfortable and turn away."

From Time Magazine Archive

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