aired 1 of 2

adjective

as in broadcast

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aired

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verb

past tense of air
as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) suggested we air any complaints about the seating arrangements to the person who actually planned the event

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Recent Examples of aired
Verb
The tragic case — which NBC’s Dateline unpacked in an episode that aired on July 31 — came to a close when Dale was found guilty and sentenced to up to 70 years in prison for her murder. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Affleck’s episode also aired a week after news broke that his mother died following a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 30 July 2026 The final season, which was split into two parts, aired in December 2024. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 July 2026 This post contains details on Big Brother Season 28, Episode 12, which aired on Thursday, July 30. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Throughout the five nights, the group performed 106 distinct songs with no repeats, many of which had not been aired in eons. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 30 July 2026 While production for the show declined to comment, a source close to the producers confirmed to CNN the footage of Dillon’s arrest never aired and there are no plans to do so. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Lindell had joined Bannon to offer viewers free shipping during the My Pillow factory sale just a few hours before Bannon’s comments aired. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026 Originally aired as the July 13, 2026, Christian Science Daily Lift podcast. — Valerie Minard, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aired
  1. broadcast
  2. voiced
  3. publicized
  4. expressed
  5. published
  6. stated
  7. advertised
  8. gave
Adjective
  • In separate filings, both media outlets raised questions as to the validity of the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption, a provision established under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Cuba’s government displayed on the broadcast nautical maps to show where the Pro-Line was spotted, its route through Cuban waters and the location where the shooting occurred.
    — David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Definition of broadcast
Verb
  • Two committee Republicans voiced hesitancy on Blanche Two committee Republicans placed conditions on supporting Blanche's pathway to a full Senate vote.
    — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • California governor Gavin Newsom has reportedly voiced concerns about litigation from Bonta and other AGs.
    — Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of voiced
Adjective
  • These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
    — Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of publicized
Verb
  • The entire Board of Education has expressed support for lobbying for additional state money.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Stitt expressed confidence that states would hold elections without federal intervention while noting his support for the voting bill.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of expressed
Adjective
  • That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of published
Verb
  • The company stated that costs of care for its Medicare Advantage plans aligned with expectations, despite an industry-wide struggle with rising medical expenses.
    — Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The victim sustained visible injuries on her neck, the complaint stated.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of stated
Adjective
  • The medium-lift rocket has an advertised payload capacity of 3 metric tons in fully reusable mode.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
  • Several passengers said the cruise line should simply build gratuities into the advertised fare, rather than charging them separately.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of advertised
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Definition of gave

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