stream of news
- noun
- Literature
- Sisters in Spirit is a series of blog posts by a group of women who felt that a spiritual perspective was lacking from the steady stream of news and information that flowed through their daily lives.
- a steady stream of news
Examples
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The second time David broke his promise and called, Alice recited a stream of news about her activities.
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Once you sign in with Facebook Connect, the site uses your information to better customize your stream of news based on your location and connections.
Blog text (32) -
However, the 24/7 stream of news, especially from TV, and pressures from outside sources like marketing and editorial bias have pushed journalism into sound bites and commentators commenting on commentaries.
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By now, most people have gotten used to the idea that Twitter becomes a kind of real-time newswire during events like Hurricane Sandy: a never-ending stream of news reports and photos, thanks in part to services like Instagram, and for some people at least a crucial lifeline of information during power outages.
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The website provides a constant stream of news updated throughout the day to keep readers informed.
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During the crisis, the government maintained a steady stream of news to ensure transparency and public safety.
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Social media has turned into a rapid stream of news, with updates circulating almost instantly around the globe.
Synonyms
Information about recent important events from newspapers, radio, or TV
A steady movement of people, goods, or information
A list of new posts and updates you see on a website or app
A list of new posts and stories on a website or app that updates all the time
Antonyms
How Much
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines 'stream' (a steady flow) with 'news' (information), so its meaning as a continuous flow of information is directly derivable from the constituent words. This compositional 'stream of X' pattern is common across languages and in English, so a B1 learner who knows the component words would readily understand it.
Etymology
Stream of news uses the image of a flowing stream carrying leaves or papers, so you can picture news items moving one after another. So it means 'a steady flow of information', like the constant updates you see on TV or online.