1. plural of newsgathering; the process or activity of collecting news and information for publication or broadcast
Usage: typically used in journalism and media contexts; often refers to the work of reporters, journalists, and news organizations
2. plural of newsgathering; instances or events of assembling news stories or information
Usage: can refer to specific occasions or operations of gathering news

Examples

• The newsgatherings at the convention involved dozens of reporters from major outlets.
• Modern newsgatherings rely heavily on digital tools and social media monitoring.
• The organization improved its newsgatherings by training journalists in investigative techniques.
• Ethical newsgatherings require verification of sources before publication.
• International newsgatherings during the crisis demanded coordination among multiple news agencies.
• The newsroom's newsgatherings focused on local community stories this quarter.