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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
The advert was published by Google Australia, and spotted by members of Reddit. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 More than 10% of Hollywood job adverts are AI-related, The Los Angeles Times reported, suggesting the US movie industry is increasingly incorporating the technology despite public protests. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 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
  • In that announcement, investigators specifically said the criminal group delivered fraudulent advertisements through search engines including Google and Bing.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Salazar also uses the advertisement to appeal directly to Trump to take a different approach to immigration.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of advertisement
Verb
  • When reached for comment regarding Friday’s ban, the White House press office referred PEOPLE to Trump’s statements in the Oval Office shortly after the Friday afternoon post.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The comparisons between that movie and Elsinore, what with all the Hamlet being performed and poignantly referring back to our characters’ circumstances, have been impossible to ignore.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of refer
Noun
  • Jonathan Tucker as a fledgling FBI profiler, Mark McKinney as the local chief of police, Joe Cobden as the radio station’s head of ad sales and Fred Ewanuick as Tony’s weary brother are other standouts.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Two ads promoting Converse’s global Chuck 70 X campaign came under fire.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of ad
Verb
  • When Busch went again on the ensuing pitch, catcher Jose Trevino signaled to Pagán for a pitchout into the right-handed batter’s box and delivered an on-target throw to second.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, the Fed's rate-setting committee signaled a plan to raise rates once more this year, before holding steady in 2027.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of signal
Noun
  • Marshall will remain with the company through the end of the calendar year to ensure a seamless transition, the announcement states.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Meloni made the announcement during a speech at Fenix, an event organized by Gioventù Nazionale, the youth wing of her conservative Brothers of Italy party.
    — Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of announcement
Verb
  • The announcement doesn’t mention what specific eligibility questions prompted Lomick’s departure from the race.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Meloni also announced plans to prohibit face-covering garments, specifically mentioning the burqas and niqabs worn by some women and girls, in schools.
    — Elena Giuliano, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of mention
Noun
  • The Attorney General’s Office, which previously filed a motion to have the claim tossed, had opposed their release.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Taco Grill Cantina is bringing a modern take on Mexican cuisine to downtown Naperville, which will include everything from bone marrow and pork belly tacos to salmon with mole sauce, according to a news release.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of release
Verb
  • Lewis said later that his letter was an attempt to point authorities to his wife’s former boss.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Familiar Finance Can Run on Newer Infrastructure For businesses, those developments point in the same general direction.
    — Karen Koehler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Advert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advert. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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