as in advertisement
a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
did you see the ads in the paper for cheap round-trip flights to Florida?
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Her plans quickly take a turn when ad man Ben Berry (Matthew McConaughey) enters her life after making a bet that his romantic prowess can make any woman fall in love with him within 10 days.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Oh, wow, Cillian did the Opalite ad voiceover, too?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Tree Hut is showcasing its ad by streaming on Peacock along with regional broadcast buys in key markets, including D-FW, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Her plans quickly take a turn when ad man Ben Berry (Matthew McConaughey) enters her life after making a bet that his romantic prowess can make any woman fall in love with him within 10 days.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Oh, wow, Cillian did the Opalite ad voiceover, too?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Tree Hut is showcasing its ad by streaming on Peacock along with regional broadcast buys in key markets, including D-FW, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ad
Noun
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And of course, boozy advertisements featuring Clydesdales, Olympians, celebrities and fembots.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The finish area was stripped of color and the usual sponsor advertisements.—
Graham Dunbar,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The announcement ramped up speculation that the premiere will coincide somehow with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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The announcement stoked fears of disruptions to software companies that provide data and services to the legal industry.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Ad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ad. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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