as in broadcast
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Relevance
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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
Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The brainchild of Keenen Ivory Wayans, the groundbreaking series aired for five seasons on Fox and launched the careers of Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx and several Wayans siblings.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Macy's claimed its biggest audience when NBC aired the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the first time nationally in 1948.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The above video originally aired on April 8, 2026.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The president's threat came in an interview with Fox Business which aired on Wednesday.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
The trial, with testimony livestreamed by Court TV, has aired the couple’s marital problems leading up to the hike, along with their versions of what happened on the trail.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Cloud was a standout part of the show’s sophomore season, which aired in early 2022, with Fezco proving a soft-hearted drug dealer who takes a liking to Maude Apatow’s more innocent Lexi — the younger sister of Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Following the show’s live event, the incident was not edited out of the show’s official broadcast (which aired after a standard two-hour tape delay) or the version available on the BBC’s streamer, iPlayer (the show has since been removed).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Many new viewers devoured the show in one go ahead of the second season, which has aired weekly since January.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The brainchild of Keenen Ivory Wayans, the groundbreaking series aired for five seasons on Fox and launched the careers of Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx and several Wayans siblings.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Macy's claimed its biggest audience when NBC aired the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the first time nationally in 1948.
—Randy Tucker, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The above video originally aired on April 8, 2026.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The president's threat came in an interview with Fox Business which aired on Wednesday.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
The trial, with testimony livestreamed by Court TV, has aired the couple’s marital problems leading up to the hike, along with their versions of what happened on the trail.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Cloud was a standout part of the show’s sophomore season, which aired in early 2022, with Fezco proving a soft-hearted drug dealer who takes a liking to Maude Apatow’s more innocent Lexi — the younger sister of Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Following the show’s live event, the incident was not edited out of the show’s official broadcast (which aired after a standard two-hour tape delay) or the version available on the BBC’s streamer, iPlayer (the show has since been removed).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aired
Adjective
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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
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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
Verb
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Commissioners said Bonnet’s description of the project addressed the parking concerns voiced by a few neighbors.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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While navigating the labyrinth with the help of Hoggle (Shari Weiser, voiced by Brian Henson), Sarah encounters one fantastical character after another, including The Worm (voiced by Timothy Bateson) and The Junk Lady (voiced by Denise Bryer).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 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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While markets expect the committee to be on hold the rest of the year, officials themselves still have penciled in a cut and Warsh has expressed support for lower rates as well.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Thematic ambition, a sense of the something to be expressed beyond a central romance, rivalry, or farce, propels modern musical hits too, as in Hairspray, or Wicked, or (no duh) Hamilton.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mayor Johnson introduced the taxi fare hike proposal back in September 2025, according to published reports.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to published national figures, Turkey recorded roughly 1.51 million inbound health visitors in 2024.—
Connie Etemadi,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The singer had retired from performing after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 40 years ago, the outlet stated.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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His résumé also stated that he was employed from 2012 to 2017 at Freedom Middle School in Berwyn as a physical education teacher, Plainfield school officials said.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That gave Spurs legs but not a lot of control.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks’ second unit coughed the ball up, Landry Shamet’s minutes got messy, and the slopiness Brown had spent the afternoon talking about gave the Hawks life.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The cutoff for entries is the advertised start time of the first game of the 2026 postseason.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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There is no advertised weather protection, but most compact cameras aren't sealed against the elements.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Aired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aired. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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