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adware
noun
ad·ware
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Definition of adware
: computer software that is provided usually for free but contains advertisements
Examples of adware in a Sentence
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Hence, the pain points: adware, poor battery life, and long boot times. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "Google takes on Apple, Windows with Chromebook attack ad as Amazon slashes Pixelbook prices," 31 July 2018 For example, the sneaky Genio adware, DevilRobber currency mining malware, and the insidious Fruitfly malware that stole millions of images from infected Macs over a 13-year period all used synthetic clicks to bypass defense-in-depth warnings. — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, "Malware has no trouble hiding and bypassing macOS user warnings," 14 Aug. 2018 On Windows, clean out adware with SpyBot Search & Destroy. — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, "7 clear-cut signs you've been hacked," 4 May 2018 On Windows, clean out adware with SpyBot Search & Destroy. — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, "7 clear-cut signs you've been hacked," 4 May 2018 On Windows, clean out adware with SpyBot Search & Destroy. — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, "7 clear-cut signs you've been hacked," 4 May 2018 On Windows, clean out adware with SpyBot Search & Destroy. — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, "7 clear-cut signs you've been hacked," 4 May 2018 On Windows, clean out adware with SpyBot Search & Destroy. — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, "7 clear-cut signs you've been hacked," 4 May 2018 On Windows, clean out adware with SpyBot Search & Destroy. — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, "7 clear-cut signs you've been hacked," 4 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'adware.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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