plural in form but singular in construction
often attributive
1
a
: a report of recent events
gave her the good news
b
: previously unknown information
I've got news for you
c
: something having a specified influence or effect
the rain was good news for lawns and gardens—
Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillorthe virus was bad news
2
b
: matter that is newsworthy
The layoffs were big news in this part of the state.
3
: newscast
We saw it on the evening news.
Examples of news in a Sentence
dropped by to give me the latest news about her daughter
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Widening is expected to begin in January and finish in spring 2030, state highway officials said in a news release.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) said in a news release Tuesday that health insurers are asking the state to raise premiums between 8.1% and 18.7% for individual plans offered under the Affordable Care Act for 2026.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
Still, Mendoza referred to Lindor’s diagnosis as relatively good news.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Thank you for giving her a good home and happy life, and thank you for sharing the great news!!
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) said in a news release Tuesday that health insurers are asking the state to raise premiums between 8.1% and 18.7% for individual plans offered under the Affordable Care Act for 2026.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
Still, Mendoza referred to Lindor’s diagnosis as relatively good news.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Thank you for giving her a good home and happy life, and thank you for sharing the great news!!
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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“News.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/news. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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news
noun1
a
: a report of recent events or of something unknown
brought us the office news
b
: previously unknown information
I've got news for you
c
: something having a specified influence or effect
snow was good news for the ski resorts
2
a
: material reported in a newspaper or news periodical or on a newscast
b
: an event that is interesting enough to be reported
c
: newscast
watched the news on television
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