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chiefly British

advert

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verb

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Recent Examples of advert
Noun
The data, shared exclusively with CNN, shows that about half of the adverts target Russian-speaking foreigners from post-Soviet countries, while the rest are aimed at African nations, India, Bangladesh, Iraq, Yemen and others. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025 This followed reports that the Israeli Government Advertising Agency had paid for adverts and promoted its contestant, who came second, via state social media accounts. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025
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 Hannity segment then turned to the online backlash surrounding actor Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans advertisement.
    Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
  • In a separate ruling, in October 2025, the French equalities regulator said Meta’s Facebook algorithm breached France’s anti-discrimination law by displaying different job advertisements to men and women.
    Carlotta Dotto, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • When asked for more information about the circumstances of the dog attack, a spokesperson with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department referred questions to Linn County prosecutors.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
  • In those situations, the Criminal Division Chief may consult with LEAD officials, prosecutors and the referring officer before making a final decision.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Since their inception, social media companies have implemented protective measures for users such as filtering bullying comments and enabling minors to opt out of seeing personalized ads.
    Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The ads targeted conservative and swing voters, and touted the measure as a way to reduce crime and homelessness.
    Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The inside of the bag was filled with trash, signaling that a thief must have left this behind and taken my bag on purpose at another stop.
    Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the interim government has urged calm and unity while signaling tentative engagement with Washington, including exploratory diplomatic contacts and discussions about reopening embassies.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Year after year, Disneyland fans anxiously awaited an announcement that never came.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
  • His announcement, coupled with previous announcements from Jordan Napier and Jacob Bostick, means that the Aztecs are returning all three of their starting receivers.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Not to mention the titular bugs, a swarm of blood-invading creatures discovered by her new lover, the mysterious drifter Peter Evans (Namir Smallwood).
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Hafley said Wednesday that having his name being mentioned as a head coaching candidate is flattering and humbling.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • That Mater Dei-Orange Lutheran result was from Tuesday’s schedule and the most-recent release of the rankings were assembled before Tuesday.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
  • In a subsequent report on the incident, the NTSB faulted PG&E for failing to quickly locate the valves needed to shut off the gas release.
    Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Some will laugh at the suggestion and scroll through their social media apps to find a clip to point at and chortle.
    Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Throughout training camp, and even into the regular season, there were many speculating that the Browns weren’t giving Sanders a fair shot at earning the right to start under center, and fingers started to point at the head coach.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026

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“Advert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advert. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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