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chiefly British

advert

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of advert
Noun
Included is more than three hours of documentary video that charts the history of the controversial fighting franchise, 90 minutes of archival footage, original artwork made by Mortal Kombat’s co-creator, John Tobias, as well as a bunch of notebooks and vintage adverts to peruse. Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025 More recently, an advert from Swiss watchmaker Swatch sparked backlash for featuring an Asian model pulling the corners of his eyes, in an offensive gesture. Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 24 Aug. 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
  • Months after Timothy Scarr's release from prison, Landmark Christian Center promoted him in a 1988 newspaper advertisement.
    Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
  • There were even staged advertisements placed all over the arena, like familiar signage such as a Jiffy Lube ad that were all remixed with the SP5DER branding.
    Essence, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There might be reasonable concerns over the potential for too many decisions on the pitch to be re-referred and reviewed by people sat in front of a television screen in an office.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • When asked for comment, NATO referred CNN to the Belgian authorities.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • As part of the deal, Tubi Media Group’s Red Seat Ventures will assume management of ad sales across Audiochuck’s suite of programs and podcasts.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
  • At the end of August, ad-free Peacock offered itself up to Amazon Channels.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ariana Grande shocked fans by revealing her brunette transformation, signaling the end of her Wicked era.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The people also get to say who is sexy, and prior to the official announcement, the people’s choices are announced.
    Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The announcement was made at the Four Seasons Hotel in Bahrain Bay on November 2, during the third edition of the premium investment forum Gateway Gulf.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Somehow Ali was never asked about, and it wasn't mentioned at all.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Roy Ahmaogak mentioned seeing the gray whales (which aren't often hunted, due to being unappetizing) in passing to an employee of the borough, who then reported the whales to a biologist.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Tabor and Sheriff Jay Cantrell both said the new quarantine space, along with other spaces being added for medical care, the intake and release of detainees, and court proceedings may allow the sheriff's office to open some areas to new programming.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Its efficiency and responsiveness enable the robot to operate safely and autonomously in dynamic industrial environments, as per the release.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • However, running back Chase Brown, who rushed for 37 yards and added another 75 yards receiving, chose to point the finger squarely at Cincinnati’s defense.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
  • But all of them point conspicuously to the past (the recent past for Democrats, the slightly more distant one for Republicans) to claim that life would improve if their candidate wins.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025

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“Advert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advert. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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