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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
  • That outside spending has helped flood mailboxes and the airwaves with advertisements.
    — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Social media is riddled with advertisements from companies and consultants promising the secret formulas to maximize odds of admission.
    — Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of advertisement
Verb
  • According to Stand Up Placer, when a forensic examiner confirms evidence of strangulation, the case is referred directly to the Placer County District Attorney’s Office, reducing the burden on survivors to initiate criminal charges themselves.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Membership is strictly invitation-only; prospective members must be referred, vetted and approved by the club's owners before paying the $500,000 initial fee plus annual dues.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of refer
Noun
  • Further, Meta’s ad business continues to improve with impressions up 14% and ad prices rising 12% year-over-year.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Republicans campaigning in swing districts are running ads about healthcare after facing criticism of the cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
    — Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 31 July 2026
Definition of ad
Verb
  • August may signal the return to school for many families, but there’s no shortage of reasons to get out and explore metro Atlanta.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • August signals the start of the Little League Softball World Series, an institution for players and parents alike.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of signal
Noun
  • Bill Knauf, the president and general manager of the Maryland Jockey Club, told CNN Sports his organization would have an announcement on Wednesday.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Following backlash and a planned boycott from European nations, FIFA swiftly abandoned its plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to minority investors just days after the announcement.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of announcement
Verb
  • The paper described research on the feasibility of using gene-editing to correct the mutation the caused their daughter’s disorder but did not mention a human trial nor their daughter’s death.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Shaw also mentioned conversations about Texas’ new school voucher program, which includes providing pre-K families with public money to access private or homeschool options; however, the program doesn’t go into effect until the 2026-27 school year.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of mention
Noun
  • The release came as calls are growing from other countries, including Myanmar's fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, for access to or engagement with Suu Kyi as part of efforts to resolve the country's political crisis.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This release offers insights into labor-market tightness by showing the number of job openings and hires, along with a breakdown of why employees left their jobs (quits, layoffs and discharges, and other separations such as retirement).
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of release
Verb
  • By now, the moon is dominating the night sky, albeit low on the horizon, and on Wednesday, July 29 — the night before the full Buck Moon — the Summer Triangle will appear to point straight at it.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026
  • The value comes from the processes that point them at your goals, built by engineers and HR working hand in hand.
    — Erik Aasberg, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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