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newsbreak Synonyms
Another word for newsbreak
Choosing another word for newsbreak depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A brief interruption in a scheduled radio or television broadcast to report important or urgent news.
Usage Example
"The afternoon movie was interrupted by a two-minute newsflash covering the election results."
Strongest
newsflash
Strong
bulletin
update
• noun (Context 2)
A newly happened or disclosed event considered worthy of being reported by the media.
Usage Example
"Reporters waited outside the courthouse hoping for a major scoop in the ongoing trial."
Strong
scoop
revelation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Newsbreak. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/newsbreak