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a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
an advertisement for special low fares to Florida and Cancún during spring break
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Recent Examples of advertisements
The cartel has been accused of using fake job advertisements to lure new members and of torturing and killing recruits who resist.
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CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Even when toggled off, users across all account levels, including Free, Basic and Premium, will still see video advertisements, including Canvas loop-like ads.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The newspaper advertisements would likely target older residents, Syed said after being questioned by District 9 council member Elizabeth Beck on the number of teenagers reading newspapers.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Some of those changes were cosmetic, like the paper’s website hosting advertisements for an AM radio show by a former Republican congressional candidate and Sinclair host.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The clip, styled after 1980s-era magazine advertisements, features a vintage car and a brief snippet of new music.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2026
McGruder said she’s seen the advertisements for products aimed at women her age, but her first stop was her doctor.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
And research shows young people are particularly at risk of sports gambling problems, lured in by splashy advertisements often featuring celebrities and promises of low risks and high rewards.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
The American Heart Association and the Alzheimer’s Association were among the nonprofit organizations identified in the new research as those with advertisements that appeared on websites that promote health misinformation — each spending less than $25,000 a year, on average, between 2021 and 2024.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Even when toggled off, users across all account levels, including Free, Basic and Premium, will still see video advertisements, including Canvas loop-like ads.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The newspaper advertisements would likely target older residents, Syed said after being questioned by District 9 council member Elizabeth Beck on the number of teenagers reading newspapers.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Some of those changes were cosmetic, like the paper’s website hosting advertisements for an AM radio show by a former Republican congressional candidate and Sinclair host.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The clip, styled after 1980s-era magazine advertisements, features a vintage car and a brief snippet of new music.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2026
McGruder said she’s seen the advertisements for products aimed at women her age, but her first stop was her doctor.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
And research shows young people are particularly at risk of sports gambling problems, lured in by splashy advertisements often featuring celebrities and promises of low risks and high rewards.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
The American Heart Association and the Alzheimer’s Association were among the nonprofit organizations identified in the new research as those with advertisements that appeared on websites that promote health misinformation — each spending less than $25,000 a year, on average, between 2021 and 2024.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advertisements
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Republican Bill Cowsert, a candidate for attorney general, is out with two new ads today.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Could doing things like loading ads or tracking user behavior be simpler on the company player?—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The move follows similar announcements from United Airlines and JetBlue, both of which raised baggage fees last week.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Digital signage, new announcements and one-on-one interactions will be used to communicate the changes on the day of travel.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Advertisements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advertisements. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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