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wire service

noun

: a news organization that sends news stories to many newspapers, magazines, etc.

Full Definition of WIRE SERVICE

:  a news agency that sends out syndicated news copy to subscribers by wire or by satellite transmission
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First Known Use of WIRE SERVICE

1944

Rhymes with WIRE SERVICE

curb service, debt service, disservice, full-service, in-service, lip service, room service, self-service

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