adverts 1 of 2

Definition of advertsnext
plural of advert, chiefly British

adverts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of advert

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of adverts
Noun
Consequently, all three adverts were upheld as breaches of the CAP Code—more specifically, edition 12 of the primary framework for the rulings—and slapped with misleading advertising and lack of substantiation. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025 The British government said the centers in Southeast Asia used fake job adverts to lure workers, who were then forced to commit online fraud, including love scams and crypto scams, under threat of torture. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025 Worried about identity theft, infuriated by adverts or just want to stay safe online? Chris McMullen, Space.com, 28 Nov. 2025 Only a small proportion of the adverts – about one sixth – makes no mention of a specific country. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025 This followed reports that the Israeli Government Advertising Agency had paid for adverts and promoted its contestant, who came second, via state social media accounts. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025 The compounds used fake job adverts to lure workers who were then forced to commit online fraud under threat of torture and violence, according to prosecutors. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025 The analysis recorded all gambling messaging, such as logos on replica and training kits, stadiums, advertising boards and interview backdrops, with the Saturday evening game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City found to have an average of 22 adverts per minute. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adverts
Noun
  • The remains of a brothel sit opposite the library, and a nearby carving on a paving stone on Curetes Street is believed to be one of the world’s earliest advertisements.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
  • And, during the game, viewers are more likely to keep their eyes on the advertisements between game play — huge in the era of multiple digital devices.
    Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The expansion of the fund, along with the launch of these residency opportunities, signals the country’s intent to further attract international talent and diversify its oil-reliant economy.
    Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
  • As a result, the brain releases more of the hunger hormone ghrelin and dials down leptin, one of the hormones that signals fullness and energy sufficiency.
    Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • During the summer of 2025, Trump’s allies launched MAGA KY, a PAC that has spent millions of dollars on ads attacking Massie in recent months.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
  • A lot of people will also be watching a lot of television ads too.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The council refers more than half of the reports to local district attorneys, but most take no action.
    Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
  • When applicants indicate their heating system is not working, the state refers them to the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, which oversees repairs or replacements for eligible families.
    Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Analysts pointed out that investors may have also been frustrated by AMD's lack of new customer announcements.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
  • So far, the cancellations haven’t resulted in any announcements about make-up days.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The website Seyvillas mentions there are several fruit stands as well as a restaurant and toilets nearby.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
  • As with the Novartis commercial, neither Spencer nor Vergara mentions that Boehringer Ingelheim’s drug Jardiance is approved to treat patients who score high on that particular test.
    Damian Garde, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The arrival experience hints that this isn’t a standard townhouse.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Bittersweet Baking Chocolate As the name hints, this chocolate has some sugar added to it.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Adverts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adverts. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on adverts

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!