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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
The finish area stripped of color and the usual sponsor adverts. CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026 In each case, the adverts were banned, and the companies were warned that any future promotions for any sustainability claims must contain a high level of substantiation. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 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
  • In 2024, Treasurer Vivek Malek partnered with Torch to place advertisements on its device, but later removed the ads after backlash.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
  • But the origins of vasectomies becoming linked to March Madness appear to trace back to a marketing campaign by an Oregon urology clinic, which took out a radio advertisement in the late 2000s.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Here and in works throughout the show, symbols and inscriptions refer both to gift giver and gift recipient, bridging the distance between Europe and the Holy Land.
    Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • During his time working for Epstein, Indyke was implicated in emails about erasing hard drives, and FBI interviews show that Epstein referred victims to Indyke in the event they were contacted by law enforcement, according to Department of Justice documents.
    Ava Berger, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Free VPNs will show you ads and even sell your data to third parties.
    Jim Rossman, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The settings were a nightmare to navigate, the games were full of ads and in-game purchases, and the screen broke after a year — one star.
    Alexander Kaplan, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Not a passive one staring at a monitor in another state, but an active presence — someone who notices the unlocked window, who hears the footstep on the porch, who understands that an elder’s sudden confusion might signal a urinary tract infection.
    Neal K. Shah, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • With this important announcement, the board of Puig opens a new chapter in the company’s governance.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Athletic director Mark Coyle made the announcement three days after the Gophers lost at home in the NCAA quarterfinals to Northeastern.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Wagner also mentioned the liability from the Airport fire, with the county paying $89 million so far to resolve at least 400 claims from the blaze that was started by a work crew moving boulders.
    Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Las Vegas has wanted a team for some time; Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is among the names most often mentioned as part of potential ownership if a team gets awarded there.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • After their January detention, the father and son were held at the Dilley immigration center in Texas until February, when a federal judge ordered their release back to Minnesota.
    Jason Rantala, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • In a previous news release about the shift to Compass, Healy said this isn’t a farewell, but a new chapter.
    Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • One witness was able to point him out to officers, and he was taken into custody.
    Patrick Damp, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Even though your left thumb will no longer be visible, your right thumb should point down the grip and shaft of the club along the same alignment as the left thumb.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Advert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advert. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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