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
In the 13th episode of the show's 10th season, which first aired in February 1999, Homer legally changed his name to Max Power. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Danny Dias Danny Dias appeared on The Gauntlet 2, which aired from December 2005 to March 2006. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 The news comes after the series has aired just four episodes of its 10-episode first season. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 It was first aired in April 2001 and canceled four months later. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 Originally aired as the July 6, 2026, Christian Science Daily Lift podcast. — Suzanne Salvatore, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026 Katie Maloney wasn’t rushing back to reality television after Vanderpump Rules aired its last season with the original cast in 2024. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026 Korean Central Television this week also aired segments on managing health during extreme heat, recommending drinks to hydrate and offering advice on swimming and outdoor exercise. — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026 Miller, who died in 2020, had worked as an executive producer of another ABC sitcom, Perfect Strangers, which aired between 1986 and 1993. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 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
  • View this post on Instagram Kingdom Hearts Panettiere voiced Kairi, a beloved character in the Kingdom Hearts franchise.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The full Chicago Board of Education has voiced support for lobbying Springfield for additional state money.
    — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 18 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
  • Inde Navarrette, who had expressed interest in Mystique, was a surprise reveal as Rogue.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In the post’s caption, Love expressed her desire to return to the stage.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 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
  • Summary Despite their progressive reputation and stated support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), millennials often don't actively advocate for these programs in the workplace.
    — Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The sheriff's office had initially stated that two people were injured, but Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton later clarified that only one person was hurt.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of stated
Adjective
  • The advertised jackpot is enormous, but after the lump-sum haircut, taxes and fees, the take‑home number is much lower.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The medium-lift rocket has an advertised payload capacity of 3 metric tons in fully reusable mode.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 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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