broadcast 1 of 3

noun

Definition of broadcastnext
as in telecast

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broadcast

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verb

ˈbrȯd-ˌkast How to pronounce broadcast (audio)
1
as in to disseminate
to cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people broadcast the information only to people who needed to know

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2
as in to publish
to make known openly or publicly please don't broadcast this news, as it's not being publicly announced yet

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broadcast

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adjective

as in aired

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Recent Examples of broadcast
Noun
The league’s 2026 schedule includes games on traditional broadcast networks, cable and multiple streaming platforms. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 In the months since, the strait has seen intense GPS spoofing — a form of navigation systems interference that causes vessels’ broadcast positions to appear in the wrong locations. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Verb
Ironically, the product that's actually tough to watch is the modern NFL, which Herbstreit broadcasts. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest will be broadcast as part of Disney’s multiplatform holiday marathon. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 2 July 2026
Adjective
The broadcast episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger debuts in syndication across the United States this weekend. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Feb. 2026 Above all, broadcast hero stories internally; behavior follows narrative. — Jim Stevenson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for broadcast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadcast
  1. telecast
  2. disseminate
  3. publish
  4. published
  5. newscast
  6. propagate
  7. announce
  8. publicized
Noun
  • Ferro reminded the Cannes Lions crowd that ABC has the Super Bowl telecast in 2027 for the first time in 20 years – and for the first time in ESPN’s nearly 50-year history as America’s premier sports outlet.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 June 2026
  • This is another Creative Arts category that would be very fun to see on the main telecast.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026
Definition of telecast
Verb
  • Broadsides – sheets of paper containing lyrics to be sung to familiar, traditional melodies – were a common medium for disseminating songs.
    — Ted Olson, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • Much like rival OpenAI, which is also working on mobile hardware, Musk’s empire needs more endpoints to disseminate his AI.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of disseminate
Verb
  • In its latest half-year earnings, published May 21, EasyJet reported a pre-tax loss of £552 million for the six months ending March 31, despite a 12% jump in half-year revenues to £4 billion, warning of price rises and slower bookings.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of publish
Adjective
  • That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of published
Noun
  • Orelon Sidney has been handling weather duties on CBS Atlanta in Dagmar Midcap's absence during evening newscasts.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Northern California will say goodbye this week to a familiar face on KCRA’s morning newscast as Erin Heft leaves Sacramento’s NBC affiliate for a job closer to her Texas roots.
    — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of newscast
Verb
  • But, especially when an impactor is big, most of it propagates into the mantle below.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
  • Elbanna explained that an earthquake that propagates through the Cajon Pass could result in more damage than one that stops.
    — Velvet Wu July 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of propagate
Verb
  • Iran also announced the complete closure of airspace over Tehran on Monday.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Famous friends of the bride and groom have been spotted across New York City headed to the couple's big day, reportedly in Madison Square Garden July 3, almost a year after the pop star and Super Bowl champion announced their romantic engagement.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of announce
Adjective
  • These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
    — Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of publicized

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