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newspaper

/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/

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noun

A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.

Examples :

"My dad buys the local newspaper every morning to read about the school events and community news. "

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noun

A quantity of or one of the types of paper on which newspapers are printed.

Examples :

"My brother used the newspaper to wrap up the leftover sandwiches. "

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verb

To cover with newspaper.

Examples :

"She newspapered one end of the room before painting the bookcase."

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verb

To engage in the business of journalism (usually used only in the gerund, newspapering)

Examples :

"He newspapered his way through the South on the sports beat, avoiding dry towns."

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verb

To harass in newspaper articles.

Examples :

"He was newspapered out of public life."

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