as in broadcast
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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
Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
But the full videos were not aired, after defense attorneys objected out of concerns that the footage would undermine Robinson’s right to a fair trial.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The series aired from 2004 to 2010 on ABC (all seven original seasons are streaming now), with brief revivals in 2013 and 2019, plus the spinoff Celebrity Wife Swap from 2012 to 2015.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
In the space between when House of Knives filmed and aired, Chung’s busy schedule screeched to a halt.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Fans continue to hope that the gang will reunite at some point for a follow-up to the sequel series Fuller House, which aired on Netflix from 2016 to 2020.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
The sitcom aired for three seasons before being canceled in 2009.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Blossoms Shanghai aired in China more than two years ago but the wait for international release has been a long one.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
The event will feature a mini-tournament consisting of four teams and three games, and will be aired live on Peacock.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Martin starred as a fictionalized version of themself in the show, which aired for two seasons and received strong critical acclaim.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
But the full videos were not aired, after defense attorneys objected out of concerns that the footage would undermine Robinson’s right to a fair trial.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The series aired from 2004 to 2010 on ABC (all seven original seasons are streaming now), with brief revivals in 2013 and 2019, plus the spinoff Celebrity Wife Swap from 2012 to 2015.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
In the space between when House of Knives filmed and aired, Chung’s busy schedule screeched to a halt.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Fans continue to hope that the gang will reunite at some point for a follow-up to the sequel series Fuller House, which aired on Netflix from 2016 to 2020.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
The sitcom aired for three seasons before being canceled in 2009.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Blossoms Shanghai aired in China more than two years ago but the wait for international release has been a long one.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
The event will feature a mini-tournament consisting of four teams and three games, and will be aired live on Peacock.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aired
Adjective
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An impressive 86 Grammys will be handed out pre-broadcast.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Framed as a broadcast true crime documentary made after Salazar’s trial, this brilliant lo-fi effort enlists several more talking heads to balance out the whodunnit.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Importantly, George’s audiologist will be voiced by Jodie Ounsley, a TV personality, author, and the first deaf female rugby player to represent England.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a recent story in the New York Times, several Black leaders voiced their disappointment that Mamdani has not chosen any Black deputy mayors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Over the last few years, Gates has repeatedly expressed regret over his decision to spend time with Epstein.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the Port Washington data center campus project made its way through the city's approval process in 2025, some city and regional opponents of the project had expressed concerns about the financing behind the project at city meetings in October and November amidst chatter of an AI bubble.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Currently, Chevron’s operations in Venezuela employ about 3,000 people and produce between 250,000 and 300,000 barrels of oil per day, according to published reports.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Reiners were last seen together at the Christmas party at Conan O’Brien’s house the night before, where Nick reportedly argued with his father, according to published reports.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Her answer is a departure in terms of how publicly it was stated.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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In response to an inquiry, Meta directed CNBC to a 2019 statement from a spokesperson, which stated that Zuckerberg did not communicate with Epstein again after the dinner.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The trust accumulated over those projects was what gave both Netflix and Honnold the confidence to mount a spectacle as daring as a rope-less skyscraper climb captured on live TV.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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The façade was pure marketing, with Schubert and Mozart gazing down on an arched display window that gave views into the rotunda.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The new rule, adopted by the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, requires hotels to wrap those fees into the advertised price, and would apply to hotels located in the five boroughs, as well as any hotels advertising in New York City.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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For many users, however, the beverage didn’t have the advertised effect.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Aired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aired. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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