news agency

noun

: an organization that supplies news to subscribing newspapers, periodicals, and newscasters

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In Sweden, several people were injured when they were hit by lightning at an amusement park, the country’s TT news agency reported. — Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 28 June 2026 After observing the tests from shore, Kim ordered officials to complete the destroyer's trials and place the vessel in active duty within two months, the state news agency said. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Several people were wounded, some seriously, the German news agency dpa reported, citing police. — CBS News, 29 June 2026 The events surrounding the funeral were chaotic, with eight people killed and hundreds injured, according to a report written by the Associated Press news agency at the time. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for news agency

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First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of news agency was in 1873

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news agency

noun
: an organization that supplies news to subscribing newspapers, magazines, and newscasters

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