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
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 The revival serves as a continuation of Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired for four seasons from 2007 to 2012. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 But members of the public have increasingly aired out fears about land usage, questions about how data centers affect electricity bills, and worries about their environmental impact. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026 NBCUniversal’s Telemundo and Peacock, which aired the Spanish language broadcast of the games, also reaped strong viewership and ad dollars. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 6 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 This post contains details on Big Brother Season 28, Episode 12, which aired on Thursday, July 30. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Throughout the five nights, the group performed 106 distinct songs with no repeats, many of which had not been aired in eons. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 30 July 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
  • Two committee Republicans voiced hesitancy on Blanche Two committee Republicans placed conditions on supporting Blanche's pathway to a full Senate vote.
    — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • California governor Gavin Newsom has reportedly voiced concerns about litigation from Bonta and other AGs.
    — Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 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
  • Survivors have expressed frustration and criticized the Japanese government's support for nuclear deterrence for being insincere.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • On Friday, Zandalasini expressed appreciation that the front office went all in on the current group.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 8 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
  • Officials attempted life-saving measures, but the fire captain ultimately succumbed to her injuries, the release stated.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But even with the large number of new faces, the KU head coach stated that this year’s group has been playing with improved communication and confidence since the spring, crediting players such as Lathan for taking on a more vocal role.
    — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of stated
Adjective
  • The medium-lift rocket has an advertised payload capacity of 3 metric tons in fully reusable mode.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
  • Several passengers said the cruise line should simply build gratuities into the advertised fare, rather than charging them separately.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 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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