ads

plural of ad

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ads Some of the ads say that the billionaire tax would lead to a decline in tax revenue, while others claim that the measure will lead to the state legislature approving wealth taxes on non-billionaires. — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 Different views on the topic The White House describes the ads as public-service announcements intended to encourage patriotism and explain why America is worth defending. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Sharp-eyed viewers may already have noticed fine print running in some TV ads that discloses how AI was used in the creation of a commercial. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026 Capital One’s marketing expenses include not only commercials and digital ads but also significant customer acquisition costs, such as sign-up bonuses and rewards. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Frequency climbs, engagement slips and the platform starts favoring other ads long before the marketing team concludes anything needs to change. — Matt Jayson, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Muse and its buzzy competitor Instinct cost you nothing — at least now, and at least until Meta can get it off the ground and presumably start using it to serve you ads, etc. — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 The advertising campaign has drawn criticism from those on the Left and the Right, who chided the administration for using taxpayer dollars for ads that appear political in nature. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 Eventually, the interior fell largely vacant and the exterior acquired a second skin of billboards, effectively converting it into a scaffolding for ads. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ads
Noun
  • Other countries have already taken aggressive steps to curb some of the industry’s more problematic products, from marketing practices to advertisements.
    — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Backlash grew during the FIFA World Cup when advertisements were ubiquitous and the number of people betting surged.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Beauty professionals are invited to secure their passes online and stay tuned for further announcements about exhibitors, programs and on-site experiences.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Some of Burnham’s announcements in the hour-long speech will spark big political fights.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Ads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ads. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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