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 ads feature the Kalshi logo but omit the Kalshi trading interface, leaving the viewer to focus on the celebrities.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The sale cuts the cost of all three HBO streaming tiers — basic with ads, standard or premium.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Forty-four percent pay more attention to ads while streaming.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 June 2026
In Texas, more than $5 million from Protect Progress helped Christian Menefee, 38, unseat 78-year-old Representative Al Green in a Houston-area runoff, the most expensive House primary in the state; the ads focused on generational change and never mentioned cryptocurrency.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
It’s also allowed more space for TV commercials to be sold, with broadcasters such as FOX cutting to ads during the short stoppages (fans noted that the American network even missed match action in the Mexico-South Africa tournament opener).
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
In total, candidates across various races in Texas are projected to spend $850 million on political ads this election cycle.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Often, the ads include an image of a young Asian woman striking a pose.
—Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat, STAT, 18 June 2026
Advocacy groups bought ads, held rallies and sent letters and news releases decrying Assembly leaders for backing the governors’ cuts.
—Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The sale cuts the cost of all three HBO streaming tiers — basic with ads, standard or premium.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Forty-four percent pay more attention to ads while streaming.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 18 June 2026
In Texas, more than $5 million from Protect Progress helped Christian Menefee, 38, unseat 78-year-old Representative Al Green in a Houston-area runoff, the most expensive House primary in the state; the ads focused on generational change and never mentioned cryptocurrency.
—Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
It’s also allowed more space for TV commercials to be sold, with broadcasters such as FOX cutting to ads during the short stoppages (fans noted that the American network even missed match action in the Mexico-South Africa tournament opener).
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
In total, candidates across various races in Texas are projected to spend $850 million on political ads this election cycle.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Often, the ads include an image of a young Asian woman striking a pose.
—Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat, STAT, 18 June 2026
Advocacy groups bought ads, held rallies and sent letters and news releases decrying Assembly leaders for backing the governors’ cuts.
—Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ads
Noun
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In congressional races across the country, a new crop of super PACs is taking to the air with millions of dollars worth of advertisements to sway voters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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With two hydration breaks that include four ad breaks per match, it can be estimated that Fox will make well over $200 million during hydration break advertisements during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The announcements reflect a broader trend discussed throughout APOS, where media executives have increasingly emphasized audience engagement, community-building and cultural affinity as key drivers of future growth across Asia’s entertainment industry.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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However, there have been interesting announcements as the summer starts this year, from incremental progress to attention-grabbing promises.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
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“Ads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ads. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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