Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Information about recent events or happenings that is reported or broadcasted. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
I read the news every morning.Did you hear the news about the concert?
Etymology:
The word news originated in the 14th century, from the Middle English newees, a plural of newe which means new, derived from the Old English niwe.
Usage Statistics:
291 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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