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newsflash

/ˈnjuːzflæʃ/ /ˈnuːzflæʃ/

Meanings
noun
A brief media report of something that has recently taken place.

Examples :

"Television programmes were interrupted by a newsflash announcing that the Prime Minister had resigned."
media communication

Related Words

Illustration television

television noun

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

"It’s a good thing that television doesn’t transmit smell."

Illustration minister

minister noun

/ˈmɪnɪstə/ /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/

A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.

"The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration resigned

resigned verb

/ɹɪˈzaɪnd/

To sign again; to provide one's signature again.

"Since his driver's license had expired, John had to resigned it at the DMV. "

Illustration programmes

programmes noun

/ˈproʊɡræmz/ /ˈproʊɡræmz/

A set of structured activities.

"Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."

Illustration addressed

addressed verb

/əˈdɹɛst/

To prepare oneself.

"She addressed herself to the difficult task by breaking it into smaller steps. "

Illustration introduces

introduces verb

/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːsɪz/ /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration attention

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

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interrupted verb

/ˌɪntəˈɹʌptɪd/

To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly.

"A maverick politician repeatedly interrupted the debate by shouting."

Illustration recently

recently adverb

/ˈɹiːsəntli/

In the recent past

"a recently published book"

Illustration announcing

announcing verb

/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher is announcing the winners of the science fair. "

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ostensibly adverb

/ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ /ɑːˈstɛn.sə.bli/

(modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface.

"The meeting was ostensibly about team building, but everyone knew the real purpose was to announce layoffs. "