AIRING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

airing

verb

Definition of airing

present participle of air

as in voicing

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 airing Rather than airing it out, the Black Knights rely on quarterback keepers, fullback dives and option pitches to grind down opposing defenses, dominate time of possession and keep the clock moving. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 In other words, even if every player is locked out when the season gets underway on March 24, Fox will still have to cough up $729 million for the privilege of not airing any live games. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026 To further amplify the show, the retailer did a nationwide model search in malls across America and produced a docuseries that has been airing on YouTube. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 The Voice is currently airing its 30th season, with Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah and Riley Green serving as coaches. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026 Finding Faith, produced through the company and written and directed by LazRael Lison, was released in theaters through Fathom Entertainment before airing on Lifetime. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026 However, they’re given an earnest, if sometimes overly sentimental, airing here thanks to Ueda’s personal connection to the material. — Katie Rife, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026 The rest of the season continues with new episodes on Sunday nights airing at 9 pm ET/PT on HBO. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026 The campaign comes as Season 2 gets underway, with Episode 2 airing this Friday on USA Network. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

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In fact, Foster applauds Tikhman for gently voicing concerns when, in the throes of the project, her old-world sensibilities started to feel a bit too old.

— Michelle Ruiz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Nationwide strikes were due to take place on Thursday, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to join demonstrations voicing discontent with the rising cost of living.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of voicing

Verb

Colleagues began expressing concern about his decline in 2022.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Larry McClellan speaks to members of Park Forest Village Board during a Saturday meet and greet session, expressing his opposition to his property being annexed into the village.

— Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of expressing

Verb

Rather than giving direct answers, the company said, AI Mode will provide a step-by-step breakdown of the problem to avoid short-circuiting learning.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Mercury and Venus remain retrograde, giving familiar arrangements room for revision.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of giving

Verb

Davydov knows this, even if the circumstances of his life have repeatedly made even stating the desire for these things aloud—let alone actively pursuing them—acts of extraordinary courage.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Open with the facts, stating things like how much the initiative missed by or where the quarter came in.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of stating

Verb

The letter was shared as Haitian police and foreign forces continue to battle gangs, with Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé announcing on X late Friday that a gang leader was killed, without identifying him.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
The group postponed a pair of Germany shows last weekend — and subsequently nixed the remainder of their tour — after announcing that Gillan was hospitalized with an unspecified health issue.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of announcing

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