as in advertisements
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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Recent Examples of ads
The share of ads on New York City subways and buses from tech companies jumped 50% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year ago, as AI startups try to win over the world’s finance capital.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
That money has largely been spent on TV ads and mailers attacking Mejia.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Steyer, who has spent more than $200 million on his campaign, anchored his pitch in West Sacramento on the tens of millions of dollars business interests like PG&E and The California Chamber of Commerce are spending to run ads against him.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
His campaign and supporters spent more than $92 million in ads, according to AdImpact, in an effort to keep his seat.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Much of their income comes from YouTube, which sells ads on the content.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
Choosing a Google Ads Agency That Delivers ROI Choosing a Google Ads agency is not just about finding someone to run ads.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The search engine does make money from ads on result pages, but those aren't based on profiling you the way Google's are.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Foregoing extras like a UI or ads, the device remains active in some homes today, despite Google ending support for the $35 device in 2023.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 29 May 2026
That money has largely been spent on TV ads and mailers attacking Mejia.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Steyer, who has spent more than $200 million on his campaign, anchored his pitch in West Sacramento on the tens of millions of dollars business interests like PG&E and The California Chamber of Commerce are spending to run ads against him.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
His campaign and supporters spent more than $92 million in ads, according to AdImpact, in an effort to keep his seat.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Much of their income comes from YouTube, which sells ads on the content.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
Choosing a Google Ads Agency That Delivers ROI Choosing a Google Ads agency is not just about finding someone to run ads.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The search engine does make money from ads on result pages, but those aren't based on profiling you the way Google's are.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Foregoing extras like a UI or ads, the device remains active in some homes today, despite Google ending support for the $35 device in 2023.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ads
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Meanwhile, an Oglivy New Gen Z study found that 92% of 18-25 year olds trust recommendations from influencers more than traditional advertisements or celebrity endorsements.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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Meanwhile, telehealth companies have not historically followed the same rules that drugmakers have in disclosing medication risks in advertisements.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Americans of Kokopeli’s vintage are old enough to remember TV-watching as restricted by the times shows went on-air, by the channels their parents paid for, and by the public service announcements they were forced to get through during morning cartoons.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Think anniversary toasts, birthday cake presentations, engagement announcements—if the culmination of the event is still to come, making an effort to stay is recommended.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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“Ads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ads. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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