airing

Definition of airingnext
present participle of air

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Recent Examples of airing Originally airing from 1966 to 1971, Family Affair centered on bachelor Bill Davis, who suddenly became guardian to his late brother’s three children. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 Prior to the media giant splitting off NBCUniversal’s cable properties, currently airing USA Network programs were available to stream on the platform. Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 And my brother died in real time at the same time as this episode was airing. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 Its 10-episode debut season will be delivered beginning with a double chapter premiere, with subsequent installments airing each Friday through March 19, 2027. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026 After airing a 19th season that limped its way to the finish line, Bravo probably should have tried something a little different for the next one. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 31 July 2026 The show was renewed for a fourth season, with Golden Globe-winning Sylvester Stallone at the helm, prior to the third season airing its first episode. Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 31 July 2026 Voice of America’s Persian Service began airing in its current form in 1979, shortly after the Iranian Revolution toppled the Shah and installed the Islamist clerics who rule the country to this day. Marc Fisher, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 The cast worked together across the series’ run, with the show debuting in 1991 and airing its series finale in 1999. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airing
Verb
  • Some Inglewood business owners are voicing their opinions as a city plan to tear down their shopping center to build a transit connector nears.
    Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Wild Inside presents interviews with owl researchers that highlight the birds’ intelligence and heightened senses, voicing their questions about what sufficient captive care would even look like.
    Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Cowan shared her decision on social media, expressing pride in her career despite the recent setbacks.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Takaichi said Japan has maintained its postwar three non-nuclear principles, but fell short of expressing commitment for sticking with that policy into the future.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Then, the two-time Grammy winner donated his earnings, giving $500,000 across the 50 fan competitors in the competition ($10K each) and the remaining $500,000 to charity.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Swavely said in an interview that the play attempts to present Helen’s perspective in the story, reimagining her as a mail-order bride and giving her a voice and agency in her own fate.
    Benjamin Carr, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • McGee, 41, confirmed the news via Instagram, stating this will be the last fight on his current contract.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The local government is spending at least $1 million to expand shelter capacity, with city leadership stating that the encampments are too dangerous for everyone involved to stay open.
    Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The announcement of Laforteza’s temporary hiatus comes in the wake of member Manon Bannerman announcing her own temporary hiatus in February.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The committee was formed in response to the YMCA of Greater Charlotte announcing a plan to sell the site to Moments of Hope Church, led by Pastor David Chadwick.
    Chase Jordan August 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Airing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airing. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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