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TV

[tee-vee, tee-] / ˈtiˈvi, ˌti- /
NOUN
visual and audio entertainment transmitted via radio waves
Synonyms
STRONG
audio baby-sitter box eye receiver station telly tube video
WEAK
TV set boob tube idiot box small screen television set vid

Example Sentences

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He owns 13 ABC , CBS and NBC network affiliate TV stations in 11 U.S. markets, as well as 10 24-hour HD television networks, according to BuzzFeed’s announcement on Monday.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

NBCUniversal has ordered a TV adaptation of the popular New York Times puzzle Wordle that will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Casting for the first season of the TV series is now open, NBC said.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He was shown on TV slumped in a chair waiting, before not making it in.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Boo stands watching me like I am the Road Runner on TV.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko