aired 1 of 2

adjective

as in broadcast

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aired

2 of 2

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
In a response received after CBS Colorado's television report aired, Addenbrooke strongly denied that Newman was fired for reporting discrimination or submitting a Safe2Tell report. — Tori Mason, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026 Zelensky’s comments in an interview aired late Thursday followed two days of discussions among allies in Brussels that focused on postwar security and reconstruction. — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 Zelenskyy's comments in an interview aired late Thursday followed two days of discussions among allies in Brussels that focused on postwar security and reconstruction. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026 Perhaps Dunham and Murphy can draw lessons about aging gracefully in adaptation from revivals that have aired before them. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026 On that episode of The Scott Jennings Show, produced by Salem Media, Jennings aired a 42-second montage of Piker that, according to the complaint, was spliced together from three separate Twitch broadcasts. — Emma Witman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026 Trump canceled trade talks with Canada after the ad aired during the World Series in October 2025. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 Both games aired on ABC; in fact, ESPN’s broadcast sibling now accounts for eight of the season’s 10 top TV turnouts, a tally that includes four Saturday Night Football windows. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Echard, a former NFL athlete, starred on season 26 of ABC’s The Bachelor, which aired in 2022. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 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
  • When the Legacy founders came along years later and announced their plans, some Branford townsfolk voiced concerns about noise, parking and other anticipated annoyances.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Residents in Pacific Palisades voiced special fury that Bass left the country days earlier, as weather forecasts predicted dangerous winds and elevated fire conditions.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 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
  • In a farewell message before the verdict, Peña expressed hope his departure would spare Paraguay further harm.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Xavier Becerra and Democratic legislative leaders expressed unity Thursday at the Capitol two days after California’s governor-elect sailed to a blow out Election Day victory.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of expressed
Adjective
  • In published updates, the company has attributed service restrictions and pricing changes to demand exceeding capacity, and outlined investments intended to reduce the backlog.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • 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
  • In the 2018 midterms, 65,029 ballots were returned, Vega stated.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Blanchard stated he was directed into the other travel lane due to a lane closure.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of stated
Adjective
  • At the advertised Black Friday bike price of $1,699, the EX Titan and power station bundle totals $1,958—$40 less than buying the power station separately at $299.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The bedrooms in the main trullo were curtained off from the living room—don’t worry, the bathroom had a door—and the advertised AC units were only in the outbuildings.
    — Rachel Fletcher, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 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 11 Nov. 2026.

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