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Recent Examples of newsgroup
The song was recorded off the German radio station NDR in the early ’80s and was just a question mark on a cassette case until 2007, when it was digitized and posted to various Usenet newsgroups and music forums along with requests for the internet’s help in identifying the track.
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Adam Bumas, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
But people in the IF newsgroups were on the brink of two important events that changed the outlook for the better within their community.
—Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
In 1995, the writing IF newsgroup started talking about holding a competition for shorter games.
—Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
With modern technology, the birding community is well connected today, often sharing sightings of rare birds via text, group email or newsgroups.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
For certain newsgroups, the job is not about reporting the news, no matter how uncomfortable.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 17 Dec. 2023
What came back was an FAQ from a newsgroup called rec.sport.pro-wrestling.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Aug. 2023
And some of them will survive if they're very well maintained and the community has a definite long-view purpose, like a list serve or a newsgroup that is still going.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 10 Nov. 2022
The planned acquisition echoed the takeover of the newsgroup Network18 Media and Investments Ltd., by Reliance Industries, India’s largest conglomerate, in May 2014, the month that the BJP won national elections in a landslide.
—Tripti Lahiri, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022
Adam Bumas, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
But people in the IF newsgroups were on the brink of two important events that changed the outlook for the better within their community.
—Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
In 1995, the writing IF newsgroup started talking about holding a competition for shorter games.
—Anna Washenko, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
With modern technology, the birding community is well connected today, often sharing sightings of rare birds via text, group email or newsgroups.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
For certain newsgroups, the job is not about reporting the news, no matter how uncomfortable.
—Becket Adams, National Review, 17 Dec. 2023
What came back was an FAQ from a newsgroup called rec.sport.pro-wrestling.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Aug. 2023
And some of them will survive if they're very well maintained and the community has a definite long-view purpose, like a list serve or a newsgroup that is still going.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 10 Nov. 2022
The planned acquisition echoed the takeover of the newsgroup Network18 Media and Investments Ltd., by Reliance Industries, India’s largest conglomerate, in May 2014, the month that the BJP won national elections in a landslide.
—Tripti Lahiri, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for newsgroup
Noun
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This conspiracy theory, which has circulated in far-right chat rooms for years, is based on false claims.—
Stephanie Burnett,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The platform, which launched in 2015, offers users the option to chat with each other via chat rooms or direct messaging.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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The future of the square has been a subject of heated debate.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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After a lengthy debate, the three moderates picked up two votes in their effort to delay those changes, not enough to win the day.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Nurture Natural Thought: Prioritize unassisted brainstorming and problem-solving.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The sun aligning with Neptune encourages playful experimentation and lively brainstorming sessions.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The decision, which comes more than a month after the Season 3 finale was released April 17, followed lengthy deliberations.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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The reconciliation bill will first need to be voted out of the House Rules Committee, which began deliberations at 1 a.m. Republicans can only afford to lose three members for the bill to pass the full House.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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So too has his radical approach to inclusivity that welcomed the non-ordained faithful, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and lay women, to sit with bishops and contribute their thoughts on issues of church doctrine in meetings called synods.—
Aryn Baker,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Recent synods have broached sensitive questions—like welcoming LGBTQ Catholics or expanding women's roles in ministry—which alarms those who say too much decentralization risks confusion and division.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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Located just south of the iconic Beale Street, the Clayborn Temple was built in 1892 as the Second Presbyterian Church and originally served an all-White congregation.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
21 May 2025
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The mayor sat down in front of the large South Side congregation for a discussion with the church’s pastor, Dr. Byron Brazier.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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There is talk about local assembly in Jordan, but the lack of expertise and tradition has until now proved a hindrance.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In a jewelry store, one person must complete the assembly of a necklace without looking and by only going by the description of a partner.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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“Newsgroup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newsgroup. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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