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news Synonyms
Another word for news
Choosing another word for news depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent or important events.
Usage Example
"Have you heard the latest information about the company's expansion?"
Strongest
information
tidings
Strong
word
report
intelligence
bulletin
dispatch
announcement
Weak
gossip
hearsay
• noun (Context 2)
A television or radio broadcast, or a published section in a newspaper or online outlet, presenting reports of recent events.
Usage Example
"We usually watch the evening newscast together while eating dinner."
Strongest
newscast
Strong
bulletin
broadcast
headlines
report
• noun (Context 3)
Information not previously known to a specific person, often used to express surprise.
Usage Example
"The schedule change was certainly revelation to me when I arrived this morning."
Strongest
revelation
Strong
surprise
eye-opener
discovery
bombshell
Opposites of news
The opposite of news shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
old hat
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for News. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/news