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Definition of advertnext
chiefly British

advert

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of advert
Noun
Jenner went topless in the advert, photographed by Drew Vickers. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 Dyer used to love the old Pearl and Dean adverts. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 Feb. 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
Noun
  • The cartel has been accused of using fake job advertisements to lure new members and of torturing and killing recruits who resist.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The first, a lithograph-on-tin advertisement for Sapolin Enamel, pictured its label above a scene of a young girl painting a bedstead.
    Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Police referred the case to the Utah Division of Child and Family Services, because the couple’s child was home at the time, the city said in Thursday’s statement.
    Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
  • If passed, the bill would refer a question to the ballot asking voters whether to invest more in K-12 education -- specifically for teacher pay and retention, smaller class sizes, and expanded career and technical education -- without raising taxes.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Uber launched an ad campaign against the tax and said it would be paid by riders.
    Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Not all that long ago, Fox and Telemundo likely would have blanched at an ad that encourages sports fans to get up from their sofas.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Reasonable people are disposed to signal coöperatively.
    Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The body uses calcium for various functions, including muscle contraction and signaling between nerves and the brain.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The announcement comes at a time when the White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as continuing negotiations with Tehran remain under discussion.
    Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The announcement drew applause from many in the crowd.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Nowhere in Monday's press release announcing the CEO shift did Apple mention AI.
    Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
  • In the first half of the semester, the specific assignment was a factor in each paper due, and Andrew wrote nothing that covered, went into, or even mentioned the factor assigned.
    John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Prisoner releases are common on holidays and other significant occasions in Myanmar.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • As a condition of her release, Portugues is prohibited from possessing or using any type of gun.
    Abby Dodge, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • No matter what time of night or year, wherever the Big Dipper is in the northern sky, the stars Merak and Dubhe will always point at Polaris.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Enter a text prompt, upload images and documents in formats such as DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, or point Claude at a codebase to generate designs.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026

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“Advert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advert. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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