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news The information that's too ridiculous to be true, but somehow people believe it anyway. ■ "I can't believe I just saw a flying spaghetti monster on the news!
Newspaper A daily publication that prints out the latest news and gossip about the world, as well as some actual news. ■ "I can't believe this is front-page news in the New York Times. I thought they had better things to do than cover the antics of a group of squirrels."
headlines The most attention-grabbing and interesting news stories, often written with exaggerated or humorous language. ■ "Breaking News: Celebrity Spotted Eating a Salad!
Tidings The latest gossip or news, often delivered in a dramatic or exaggerated manner. ■ "Breaking news: the dog caught the cat tidings and will be returning it to its owner later this evening."
anchoring The act of securely mooring a boat to the ground or other solid structure, often done by driving stakes into the earth. ■ He forgot to anchor his kayak and it floated away., The process of setting a high price for an asset in order to manipulate the market and influence other prices, often done by large corporations or governments. ■ "Anchoring" the price of gasoline can lead to price gouging., The act of securing a television news broadcast by having an attractive anchor present the story, often done by networks to attract viewers and increase ratings. ■ "Cute" Jane Smith is the new anchor for the evening news.
beaming To have a wide, bright smile, often accompanied by radiant or rosy cheeks. ■ After hearing the news that she got accepted into her dream school, Sarah's beaming face lit up the entire room.
bearer A person who carries something, typically with great difficulty or reluctance. ■ "I'm sorry I can't come to the party," said John, "I'm the bearer of bad news: I have to work late."
brooding To be overly introspective and self-absorbed, often with a melancholic or morose expression. ■ "After hearing the bad news, John began to brood in his armchair for hours, lost in his own thoughts."
bulletins The official news of a company, organization, or government agency. ■ "The local newspaper always features the latest bulletins from city hall."
bummer A funky, groovy term for "bad news" or a disappointment. ■ "I had a bummer when I found out my favorite band was canceling their tour."
Calmed To become completely relaxed and tranquil, as if a storm has passed over the sea. ■ "After hearing the news, John's usually anxious mind was suddenly calmed and he felt a sense of peace wash over him."
Cheesed To be so confused that one's mind is like melted cheese. ■ After hearing the news about the new policy, John was completely cheesed and couldn't make sense of anything anymore.
concealed To hide something in a way that it's not immediately visible or obvious. ■ "I concealed my surprise by pretending to be uninterested in the news."
Corrupted To be so influenced by evil or immoral behavior that one's character is permanently damaged. ■ "After listening to all the conspiracy theories, John became so corrupted he started spreading fake news himself."
crumble verb: to fall apart or deteriorate rapidly ■ After hearing the terrible news, John's face crumbled in shock and tears.
Damper A sudden and unwelcome change in the atmosphere, often bringing with it a feeling of gloom or depression. ■ "The news about John's job loss put a real damper on our party."
Darkened To make someone or something look even more serious than they already did. ■ "After hearing the news, his face darkened and he immediately cancelled all of his plans for the weekend."
Dashed An adjective used to describe something that is ruined or shattered, often metaphorically. ■ "After hearing the bad news, John's hopes were dashed."
Dateline The location of a news bureau or reporter, often used to indicate where the article was written or reported from. ■ "From the dateline: New York Times. Reporting live from the scene of the crime."
deceased To be dead, but in a humorous way ■ After hearing the news that his favorite actor had deceased, John was inconsolable. He spent the rest of the day mourning the loss of his beloved celebrity.
Evoked To cause feelings of sadness, fear, or anger in someone. ■ The news about the politician's scandal really evoked some strong emotions from his supporters.
filtered adjective: very carefully and selectively separating something. ■ "I had to filter my news feed to only show pictures of cats and dogs."
Gospel A message of good news or happiness, often concerning a religious figure or event. ■ "I heard the gospel that Jesus is alive and he loves me!"
harden To become more stubborn or resistant to change. ■ After hearing the news, John hardened his stance on the issue and refused to budge.
hooray A loud, excited exclamation of joy or happiness. Often used in response to good news or a positive outcome. ■ "Hooray!" exclaimed John when he found out he got accepted into his dream school.
inflamed To be extremely agitated or upset. ■ After hearing the news, John was so inflamed that he threw his phone across the room.
luminous Brilliant or illuminating, often in a sarcastic or humorous way ■ "I told my boss I was going to quit if he didn't give me a promotion. He said, 'That's luminous news!'"
newsstand A place where news and other publications are sold. ■ When I saw the headline "Alien Invasion: Earth Now a Newsstand," I knew something was up.
plummeting To fall rapidly and suddenly from a great height or position. ■ "The stock market took an unexpected plummeting when the news of the company's bankruptcy was announced."
Pressman A journalist who specializes in writing press releases for businesses and organizations. ■ The pressman's job is to spin the news so that his clients always look good.
radioed To become very angry after listening to the radio. ■ "After hearing the news on the radio, John's blood pressure shot up and he started 'radioing'. He was so mad, he could barely contain himself."
Reactors A device or system that produces a sudden and unexpected reaction, often causing chaos and confusion. ■ "The team's reaction to the unexpected news was priceless. They were in complete shock and couldn't believe what they were hearing."
Reads A person who is extremely boring and uninteresting. ■ "She reads every single news article, but they're all so dry and uninspiring."
Ripple A small disturbance on the surface of something, like a pond or a stock market. ■ "The news about the company's financial troubles caused a ripple in the stock market."
saluted To greet someone with a sarcastic or mocking tone. ■ After hearing the news, John saluted his colleague by saying "Congratulations on getting fired!"
Sedated To put someone or something to sleep. ■ "I don't know how you do it, but I need a sedative just to watch the news."
shift A sudden change in attitude, opinion, or position. A quick and easy way to get out of a situation. ■ After hearing the bad news, Sarah immediately shifted her focus to finding a new job.
stirred To cause excitement, agitation or unrest in someone or something. ■ The news of the celebrity's divorce really stirred up a storm on social media.
sugarcoat To cover something unpleasant or difficult with something more pleasant, appealing, or easy to swallow. ■ "I sugarcoated the news to my boss by saying it was a small setback instead of a huge failure."
Weighed To have been weighed down by an overwhelming sense of dread or anxiety. ■ After hearing the news, John was weighed down so heavily that he couldn't even lift a finger.
zip A sudden, short-lived burst of excitement or interest. ■After hearing the news, John couldn't contain his zip and ran out of the room to call his friends.
appealed To make a loud, high-pitched noise, usually to express excitement or pleasure. ■ "When I heard the news that my favorite band was coming to town, I appealed with such enthusiasm that my friends thought I had lost my mind!"
behaving The act of pretending to be someone or something else in order to deceive or amuse others. ■ After hearing the news that her boss was coming to the office, Sarah began behaving like a busy executive, shuffling papers and looking important.
clubhouse A building used by a group of people, typically for socializing and recreational activities. ■ After a long day at work, the members of the book club retreated to their clubhouse to discuss their latest read., A group of people who share similar interests or hobbies and gather together regularly for socializing and recreational activities. ■ The members of the chess club were thrilled to have a permanent home in their newly acquired clubhouse., A place where people go to relax and unwind, typically by playing games or watching TV. ■ After finishing his workout, John headed to the clubhouse to relax with a cold beer and catch up on some sports news.
concerned Feeling or showing interest in something, typically because it may affect one's own welfare. ■ When the news broke about the potential data breach, John was incredibly concerned. He quickly changed all of his passwords and started using a virtual private network (VPN) to protect his sensitive information.
Correspondent A person or thing that is in agreement with, or corresponds to, something else. Often used to describe someone who is well-informed and up-to-date. ■ John's correspondent was able to answer all of the trivia questions correctly because he always reads the latest news articles.
gentle A person or thing that is calm and unaggressive, often to the point of being overly passive. Also, something done or performed with care or delicacy. ■ "She was so gentle when she broke the news to her friend, it made the friend feel like they were being coddled."
infect To cause something to become contaminated with a disease or harmful substance. ■ "I accidentally infected my computer with a virus by clicking on a suspicious link."; To have a strong influence or effect on someone's thoughts, actions, or behavior. ■ "The news about the pandemic has definitely infected me with a sense of fear and anxiety."; To become infected with a particular emotion, idea, or trend. ■ "I can't believe I fell for that ridiculous conspiracy theory! It must have infected my brain."
Infomercial A television program that combines the style of a news broadcast with advertising, often featuring a charismatic presenter and a catchy jingle. ■ "Did you hear about the infomercial for the revolutionary new knife that can cut four loaves of bread at once? It's the ultimate solution to all your cutting needs! Just remember: 'You cut, we pay!'
Journalism The practice of gathering and reporting news, typically for a newspaper or television broadcast. However, in this case, the word "journalism" is actually just an excuse for someone to make fun of themselves and others. ■ "I'm sorry, but I can't take myself seriously enough to be a real journalist. I prefer to focus on making jokes about myself and others instead."