as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
people who turn on the television the minute they walk in the door
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Recent Examples of television
Nicotine pouches, televisions, shoes, printers, data center cooling equipment, speakers and skin care cosmetics were among the goods recovered, according to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Department.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The Federal Communications Commission would face major obstacles in stripping Disney of broadcast licenses for its ABC television stations, according to legal experts.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 May 2026
David Scarpa has been a leading voice in film and television for more than 20 years.
—David Scarpa, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
Calling the race on television for NBC, Larry Collmus typically focuses on the favorite.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The Federal Communications Commission would face major obstacles in stripping Disney of broadcast licenses for its ABC television stations, according to legal experts.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 May 2026
David Scarpa has been a leading voice in film and television for more than 20 years.
—David Scarpa, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
Calling the race on television for NBC, Larry Collmus typically focuses on the favorite.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for television
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The Baltimore Sun management and editorial board members discussed how the newspaper works to provide differing yet independent perspectives in both their editorials and reporting during a town hall broadcast Monday evening on Fox 45 (WBFF-TV).—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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On April 16, the TV Academy in North Hollywood was packed to the gills for a screening of the season two finale — which looked particularly stunning on a big screen — followed by an impressive Q&A and reception with Thornton, Larter, Elliott, Moore, Randolph, Lofland and Chávez.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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