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noun

Definition of advertisingnext
as in advertisement

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verb

present participle of advertise
as in publishing
to make known openly or publicly I wouldn't advertise my bad credit rating to the whole world if I were you

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Recent Examples of advertising
Noun
Its revenue was still up 13% on a year-over-year basis, largely due to the streaming platform’s membership and advertising growth as well as its subscription price hikes. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 17 July 2026 However, Ars Technica has suggested that contractions in the Russian economy led to very recent changes in the country's laws for space advertising that could lead to more examples like this. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
Several trucks advertising local political candidates drove by, handing out candy and campaign paraphernalia, while others celebrated local sports clubs and community groups. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026 Searches for humanoid robots on Chinese social media platforms, and you’ll be met with a flood of influencers advertising rental services. — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for advertising
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advertising
  1. advertisement
  2. publishing
  3. ad
  4. announcing
  5. commercial
  6. proclaiming
  7. message
  8. posting
Noun
  • One advertisement featuring former professional soccer stars playing a scrimmage with each other released on Friday was conceived, executed and released in 24 hours, Mansour said.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 19 July 2026
  • Ignore those advertisements touting the benefits of supplements claiming to address the need for extra protein or vitamins presurgery.
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026
Definition of advertisement
Verb
  • Various research groups began publishing papers linking mitochondrial biology to everything from memory formation and depression to Alzheimer’s and heart disease.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • Companies sometimes skirt the issue by publishing wide salary ranges, which could deter women from applying.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of publishing
Noun
  • The company scrambled to placate the brands with new demonetization policies, stripping ads from huge batches of videos.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • Astronauts just flew to Earth orbit space atop a rocket emblazoned with an energy-drink ad.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ad
Verb
  • Newsom raised $250,000 for his Campaign For Democracy PAC after asking supporters for donations to shore up his legal defense, hours after announcing the DOJ probe on June 15.
    — Lia Russell July 17, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • By announcing his intentions months out, Kerr enabled FloSports—and other media outlets ranging from the BBC to The Athletic and beyond—to build coverage in anticipation of the race, which in turn gives Kerr and his sponsor Brooks more exposure.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of announcing
Noun
  • Even Telemundo’s legendary soccer narrator Cantor, has attained cross-over appeal, recently starring in a Coors Light commercial.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • This isn’t the first time an Anthropic commercial has divided viewers.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of commercial
Verb
  • In a flourish of dramatic irony usually reserved for Greek tragedies and Titanic retellings, the guide opens with an illustration in the style of a CPN, proudly proclaiming the genre’s longevity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • Her Valley girl howl will stop you in your tracks, proclaiming friendship, revolution, and, yeah, lust.
    — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Definition of proclaiming
Noun
  • The juxtaposition of the two messages illuminates the deepening faultlines and anxieties within the technological competition between the US and China, which the rapid rise of AI is only deepening.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • This story is based on dozens of interviews with Jean, her friends and colleagues, law enforcement officials, psychologists, academics and experts in the field of romance scams, as well as a review of more than 10,000 messages.
    — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of message
Verb
  • At the time of my conversation with Glanzer, fans has discovered the Con’s booking site, OnPeak, posting show dates through 2030, including a 2028 show August 3-6 to accommodate the Los Angeles Olympics taking place in July.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Velasquez had worked locally as a real estate agent for years, posting property listings on her social media accounts.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of posting

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