as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound people who turn on the television the minute they walk in the door

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Recent Examples of television While most of the attention in NASCAR broadcasting this season has gone to the Cup Series—with all eyes on Amazon Prime’s flashy debut—a different kind of network has quietly been using the NASCAR Xfinity Series to rewrite the rules of sports television. Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 American Airlines later settled with the family in February, according to the television station. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 July 2025 There were a number of medical shows on television that season. Literary Hub, 24 July 2025 The daytime series has been picked up for its 62nd and 63rd seasons, respectively, extending the run of one of television’s most iconic and trailblazing drama series, which has featured non-stop drama, romance, mystery, and suspense since its debut in 1965. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for television
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  • The film will be available to purchase or rent on several digital platforms, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Movies Anywhere, Prime Video and YouTube.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • How to watch Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas Time: 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday TV (U.S.): ESPN TV (CAN): Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports Stream: Fubo (try for free) Watching in person?
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 21 May 2025

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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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