airing

verb

Definition of airingnext
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 New episodes drop on Sundays on AMC+ for a total of seven episodes, with the finale airing this Sunday. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Gerry played character Joey Phillips on the ABC series Station 19, a spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy, which was cancelled ahead of its seventh season airing in 2024. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 In the upcoming episode, airing on TLC Tuesday, July 21, Dupree-Dooley visits Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with her then-fiancé, Colin Dooley. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 July 2026 White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the media’s apprehension about airing the president’s speech during her first press briefing back from maternity leave on Thursday. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026 But, according to the company’s CEO Neil Gruninger, the partnership is about much more than simply airing additional games. — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 15 July 2026 This was one of the biggest of 1998, airing over two nights on NBC. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026 Rodriguez said the ads that were supposed to start last week would begin airing next week. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 In June, the group’s main super PAC, the United Democracy Project, spent nineteen million dollars airing ads backing Stevens and attacking El-Sayed. — Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airing
  1. voicing
  2. expressing
  3. giving
  4. stating
  5. announcing
Verb
  • Shakira’s two sons had a small part in 2025 animated hit Zootopia 2, voicing main character Judy Hopps’s little brothers.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • For Cravalho, who was born in Hawaii and is of Native Hawaiian descent, voicing the character of Moana in her ancestral language carried an enormous sense of responsibility.
    — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of voicing
Verb
  • The Cheerleaders and Anna Kate Sundvold posted a video of Chalamet meeting the group and expressing his starstruckedness.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • Social media has been flooded with posts from users in Colombia, Chile, Uruguay, Ecuador and Peru questioning refereeing decisions or expressing disapproval of Argentina, while messages mocking rival teams also proliferated from Argentine accounts.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of expressing
Verb
  • A little over 22 months later in December 2025, FIFA announced the full list of group stage matches with venues and dates attached, giving DFW a strong case for the best slate across the board.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of giving
Verb
  • In September, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services sent a notice denying her coverage, citing incorrect income information and stating she wasn't disabled, according to Kolosova and state documents reviewed by KFF Health News.
    — Rachana Pradhan, NPR, 20 July 2026
  • The Menlo Park Fire Protection District received a call during the week of July 13 stating that a dog had entered a body of water and was swimming.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of stating
Verb
  • Newsom raised $250,000 for his Campaign For Democracy PAC after asking supporters for donations to shore up his legal defense, hours after announcing the DOJ probe on June 15.
    — Lia Russell July 17, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • By announcing his intentions months out, Kerr enabled FloSports—and other media outlets ranging from the BBC to The Athletic and beyond—to build coverage in anticipation of the race, which in turn gives Kerr and his sponsor Brooks more exposure.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of announcing

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