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as in disseminating
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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as in publishing
to make known openly or publicly
please don't broadcast this news, as it's not being publicly announced yet
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as in distribution
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Recent Examples of broadcasting
Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The broadcasting pioneer began his performing career in a far different role than his three decades hosting The Tonight Show might suggest.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
The move comes while many of the country’s regional sports networks have become financially unsustainable, even while many have had local broadcasting rights to NBA, Major League Baseball and National Hockey League games.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The Boston native, who began in broadcasting on the East Coast, came to Detroit in 1966 to host a morning show at WXYZ-TV (Channel 7).
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Under British broadcasting rules, politicians are not allowed to present news shows, but can host current affairs shows.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
This might be the best theme music in all of sports broadcasting.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Ed Williams, the onetime broadcasting teacher who portrayed Ted Olson, the earnest lab scientist with a pocket protector and a kinky side, on the Police Squad!
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Productions cost money, and public broadcasting funding has been scarcer as of late.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
But the film's authenticity is also underscored by the background sounds of televisions and radios broadcasting information about the Vietnam War, juxtaposing the beauty of everyday life against the political landscape of the time.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
Oshie got a taste of ESPN broadcasting during the playoffs last season.
—Brad Elliott Schlossman, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
Four of the Patrollers whipped out their cellphones to photograph each passing vehicle, while Chiland managed the Peace Patrol’s Instagram account—a vital tool for broadcasting information and communicating with the public.
—Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
The Taiwanese cutter sailed parallel to their path about 29 nautical miles (33 miles) south of Pratas Island, repeatedly broadcasting warnings to leave the area, according to the statement.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
By contrast, broadcasting over the airwaves has always been a special case.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2023-24, all bar the traditional ‘Big Six’ sides relied on broadcasting income for over half of their total annual revenue.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The helicopter that collided with the passenger plane was not broadcasting ADS-B tracking data due to a rule that allowed the Army to fly with the system turned off.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Airports in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Charlotte, Phoenix and Seattle, among other cities, have similarly declined to play the clip on facility grounds, citing regulations that prohibit the broadcasting of content with political messaging.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The broadcasting pioneer began his performing career in a far different role than his three decades hosting The Tonight Show might suggest.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
The move comes while many of the country’s regional sports networks have become financially unsustainable, even while many have had local broadcasting rights to NBA, Major League Baseball and National Hockey League games.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The Boston native, who began in broadcasting on the East Coast, came to Detroit in 1966 to host a morning show at WXYZ-TV (Channel 7).
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Under British broadcasting rules, politicians are not allowed to present news shows, but can host current affairs shows.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
This might be the best theme music in all of sports broadcasting.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Ed Williams, the onetime broadcasting teacher who portrayed Ted Olson, the earnest lab scientist with a pocket protector and a kinky side, on the Police Squad!
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Productions cost money, and public broadcasting funding has been scarcer as of late.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
How to watch on local TV NBC is broadcasting the game nationally; in the Bay Area, tune in to KNTV-TV (channel 11) with an antenna or a cable TV provider.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
But the film's authenticity is also underscored by the background sounds of televisions and radios broadcasting information about the Vietnam War, juxtaposing the beauty of everyday life against the political landscape of the time.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Oct. 2025
Oshie got a taste of ESPN broadcasting during the playoffs last season.
—Brad Elliott Schlossman, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025
Four of the Patrollers whipped out their cellphones to photograph each passing vehicle, while Chiland managed the Peace Patrol’s Instagram account—a vital tool for broadcasting information and communicating with the public.
—Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2025
The Taiwanese cutter sailed parallel to their path about 29 nautical miles (33 miles) south of Pratas Island, repeatedly broadcasting warnings to leave the area, according to the statement.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
By contrast, broadcasting over the airwaves has always been a special case.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2023-24, all bar the traditional ‘Big Six’ sides relied on broadcasting income for over half of their total annual revenue.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
The helicopter that collided with the passenger plane was not broadcasting ADS-B tracking data due to a rule that allowed the Army to fly with the system turned off.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadcasting
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Last year, intelligence agents in Wales identified 45 social media accounts, linked to Russia, that were allegedly focused on disseminating and amplifying online rumors and conspiracies about Princess Kate's absence amid her abdominal surgery and cancer diagnosis.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Florida International University graduate has worked for Google’s philanthropy arm for the past 13 years in disaster response and most recently disseminating grants across the Americas, but left his job earlier this month to hit the campaign trail full-time.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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While publishing La Femme dans la Cité, Nardal founded the group Le Rassemblement féminin Martiniquais (Martinican Women’s Assembly).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From border work to senator funerals to food distributions, see them at work.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Under the pact, Legion M will work with Bleecker to co-finance the film’s distribution and marketing over the entire lifetime of the project.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The two-day trial of ten people accused of sexist cyberbullying against France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron by propagating fake and malicious claims about her sexuality and gender began in Paris on Monday.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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The idea of waves propagating through a barrier has been around for a long time, since before the existence of quantum mechanics.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
8 Oct. 2025
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Baiamonte, 62, grew up in Miami and attended Gulliver Prep, and developed an interest in basketball and announcing at a young age.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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In August, the Neighbourhood shared an Instagram Story post announcing that the group — including drummer Brandon Fried — had reunited.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What essential functions does professional journalism serve that cannot be replaced by other forms of information gathering and dissemination?—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Other firms are leveraging technology and other tools to manage product procurement and dissemination across markets.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nasty Northwest In the Northwest, a storm system will come ashore by Halloween, spreading coastal and valley rain and some mountain snow.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Next, prepare the pesto-mayo spread by combining Trader Joe’s pesto with Kewpie mayo, then spreading it evenly on both halves of the focaccia to provide a rich, flavorful foundation for the layers to come.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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In 1974, Skull was advertising that Heaven Lee had been headlining in Printers Alley for 52 straight weeks.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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Craig Brown, 72, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, told USA TODAY his local group put up billboards advertising their protest hoping to appeal to people who haven't protested before.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Broadcasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broadcasting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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