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noun

ˈad-ˌvərt How to pronounce advert (audio)
Definition of advertnext
chiefly British
as in advertisement
a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest busily perusing the job adverts in the Sunday Times

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verb

as in to refer

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Recent Examples of advert
Noun
This will allow Joyn users to access ZDF news, docs, culture, factual and entertainment programs for free without adverts. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 July 2026 But his boyish face might never be plastered across TV adverts or the billboards of Times Square in the way his sporting peers are. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Verb
The application of this remark will be perceived by adverting to the act of congress for establishing the department of foreign affairs. — Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 29 July 2025 Patients on these weight loss drugs are advised to boost their protein consumption in order to advert muscle loss. — Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for advert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advert
  1. advertisement
  2. refer
  3. ad
  4. signal
  5. announcement
  6. mention
  7. release
  8. point
Noun
  • Per the complaint, at least two Minneapolis properties owned by Sampson were sites where photographs of victims were taken for the advertisements and where transactions happened.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023, representatives on the House Transportation Committee proposed a bill that would have allowed airlines to prioritize advertisement of the base fare.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of advertisement
Verb
  • Practicing without a law license is a misdemeanor in California, and the State Bar can refer evidence of criminal conduct to law enforcement for possible prosecution.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Transparentem referred questions about their decisions not to commit to full repayment to the suppliers.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of refer
Noun
  • Dalton rolled out a new TV ad this week highlighting his combat experience and taking aim at Mills’ controversies, including the ongoing ethics investigation.
    — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The complaint implies the firm’s actions could have created injuries through distraction by the ad’s placement in public spaces.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of ad
Verb
  • That puts the focus on the Bank of Japan, which Kochugovindan said needs to raise rates and signal a faster pace of policy normalization.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But the variety of the game results signals a blank script for this matchup.
    — PJ Green August 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of signal
Noun
  • Monday's announcement struck a different tone, with the companies collectively pushing the message that money won't be the problem as the AI buildout hits what McKinsey expects will be $7 trillion in global outlays by the end of the decade.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Nothing in the announcement distinguishes a talent acquisition from a substantial purchase.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of announcement
Verb
  • Like Southampton and as mentioned above, Norwich finished strongly after a slow start.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This is consistent across multiple studies, repeated in different countries around the world, including those mentioned in today’s press conference.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mention
Noun
  • He was booked into Ventura County Jail for driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury, according to CHP's release.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The rapid release of stockpiles in the wake of disruption related to the Iran war is raising the operational risks.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of release
Verb
  • Just a few yards outside Flock’s arched glass doors is a decorative bird used to point visitors to their nondescript entrance.
    — Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The challenge is that manganese telluride normally forms multiple magnetic domains, which can point in different directions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of point

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