The term NEWS MEDIA is used to refer to the various outlets that are used to disseminate news and information. The two crossword solutions for this term are PRESS (5 letters) and THEPRESS (8 letters). PRESS is an abbreviation for the term 'PRESS release, ' which is a statement issued by an organization or individual to the media, usually for the purpose of making an announcement. THEPRESS is a reference to the traditional print media, such as newspapers and magazines, which have been used to disseminate news and information for centuries.