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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 spot, which first aired Wednesday on conservative media outlets Fox News and Newsmax, cost $14,000, according to the firm AdImpact, which tracks media spending. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Her question to Caine about his concern over a munitions shortage also aired on Face the Nation — just not on 60 Minutes. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 Gonzo arrived on The Muppet Show on the same day the Christmas special aired. — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026 This post contains details on Big Brother Season 28, Episode 39, which aired on Thursday, September 24. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026 The advertisement, which aired on Wednesday, does not include any reference to political activities or voting, which the Hatch Act regulates against using federal dollars for. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026 The actors played Jimmy McNulty and Bunk Moreland, respectively, in HBO’s The Wire for all five seasons, which aired from 2002 to 2008. — Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 Unlike other Arab media, the network aired interviews with Israelis and Iranians, and gave voice to dissidents across the Middle East. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026 Although the game aired on NBC, agents, executives, and on-air talent from various networks routinely descend on the host city for meetings and negotiations. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aired
  1. broadcast
  2. voiced
  3. publicized
  4. expressed
  5. published
  6. stated
  7. advertised
  8. gave
Adjective
  • Federal prohibition still locks plant-touching brands out of Meta, Google, most broadcast and print channels, and, sometimes, even basic financial plumbing.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of broadcast
Verb
  • For much of this year, Bass and Raman voiced concern that the merger would trigger mass layoffs within the film and television industries.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, Ashley Johnson, who played Ellie’s mom in the Season 1 finale, voiced Ellie in the video games.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Sep. 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
  • Some Utah Valley officials expressed reservations about holding the event in an outdoor space with tall buildings around, but ultimately allowed the event to proceed.
    — MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In the same measure, Bigelow expressed concerns about how the process to select the next central president will unfold.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 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
  • Raduazo was questioned by the panel over whether the requirement was implied in federal law, rather than explicitly stated, something the lawyer for the Empire State pushed back on.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier, Hyundai Motor Vice Chair Jaehoon Chang addressed these anxieties about potential job losses and stated that workforce demands will persist because human personnel will remain essential to operate, train, and maintain the robotic fleet.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of stated
Adjective
  • The fine print decides the real value The advertised number rarely tells the full story.
    — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Just remember to compare the total cost, including fees, and not only take in the advertised rate.
    — Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 9 Sep. 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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“Aired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aired. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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