developing story
Story still unfolding
A developing story is a news event still unfolding, where facts remain incomplete or subject to change.
The phrase signals that reporters are actively gathering information and updates may follow: This is a developing story; we'll bring you more as we learn it.
Often used in breaking news coverage when early reports are fragmentary or unconfirmed.
- breakingComing apart suddenly
- breaking newsNewly unfolding events reported
- news flashUrgent broadcast interruption
- unfoldingGradually becoming apparent
- newsReports of recent events
update · evolving · emerging · hot off the press · live · live coverage · coverage · stay tuned · headline · reporter · scoop · bulletin · alert · journalism · exclusive · trending · newsroom · broadcast
- newsnews, headlines, breaking news, headline, news alert
- journalismreporters, interview, editors, student editors, school paper
- news termsreporter, journalist, anchor, newscaster, broadcaster
- TV newsanchorman, anchorwoman, broadcast news, live broadcasts, cable news
developing storyold news
Outdated information
historical account · yesterday's news · retrospective · cold case
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