1. Plural of newshawk; journalists or reporters, especially those who aggressively pursue news stories.
Usage: informal; often used to describe enterprising or competitive reporters

Examples

• The newshawks gathered outside the courthouse waiting for the verdict.
• Experienced newshawks know how to dig for the real story behind the headlines.
• The newshawks were relentless in their pursuit of the scandal.
• Several newshawks camped out at the airport to interview the celebrity.
• The editor praised her team of newshawks for breaking the investigation.