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noun

Definition of advertisingnext
as in advertisement

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verb

present participle of advertise
as in publishing
to make known openly or publicly I wouldn't advertise my bad credit rating to the whole world if I were you

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Recent Examples of advertising
Noun
The third quarter included $224 million of incremental advertising revenue from the FIFA World Cup as the final games were shown at the start of the latest financial quarter on Peacock and NBCUniversal’s Spanish language Telemundo service. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Online media revenue, including digital advertising and streaming, is expected to rise 22% to $44 billion, while ride-hailing and food delivery are forecast to grow 15% to $40 billion in gross merchandise value, according to the report. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
While a credit card advertising a 0% APR generally does not charge interest on qualifying purchases or balance transfers for a period of time, there is a lot of fine print to read. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026 These are just a few of the brands that have recently turned to the microdramas format to spin a yarn while, naturally, advertising their goods. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advertising
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advertising
  1. advertisement
  2. publishing
  3. ad
  4. announcing
  5. commercial
  6. proclaiming
  7. message
  8. posting
Noun
  • Watch for unusual phone behavior An infected phone may show signs such as unexplained mobile data usage, excessive background activity, unexpected advertisements or apps appearing without your permission.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In some of the advertisements during this election cycle, AI was used for aesthetic enhancements, such as improving image quality or dramatizing events in the candidate’s life.
    — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of advertisement
Verb
  • The state began publishing climate assessments in 2006, reviewing new and existing research to map risks California faces region by region.
    — Gio Insignares, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • And Faber can keep publishing and promoting her in other countries, including her native Ireland.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of publishing
Noun
  • Election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted Ohio’s gubernatorial race toward Democratic candidate Amy Acton on Friday after a week of backlash over an ad Republican Vivek Ramaswamy ran featuring her estranged mother.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Trump canceled trade talks with Canada after the ad aired during the World Series in October 2025.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of ad
Verb
  • As Hinojosa gained in the polls this summer, Abbott reversed his position on data centers, announcing a moratorium on new developments and an audit on the use of water and energy.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In her new role, Danielle will help celebrate her aunt's life and accomplishments while offering a personal perspective on the woman behind the music, according to a press release announcing the appointment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcing
Noun
  • Sommerfeld wore a blazer Uecker had sported in a Miller Lite commercial with John Madden.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • McBride wrote the four-minute commercial, which stars Gillis as a weatherman who can’t seem to get the forecast right.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of commercial
Verb
  • But this particular reality show tries to justify its controversial existence by proclaiming its seriousness with regards to psychology, philosophy, and current events.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • California state legislators also passed a resolution in her honor, proclaiming September 4 as California Wildlife Day.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclaiming
Noun
  • That the first foreign policy message after the victory went to Moscow, and through a Russian state outlet, says a good deal about where the new government’s instincts lie.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The allegation was previously investigated The latest allegation concerns an October 2016 New York Times story related to a secret court order that required Yahoo to scan emails for messages potentially linked to a foreign terrorist organization.
    — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of message
Verb
  • To prepare for the holiday season, retailers are posting more permanent part-time jobs in place of seasonal roles, says Ullrich.
    — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Ahsan Masih was accused of posting blasphemous content to TikTok in 2023, and was sentenced to death the following year.
    — Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of posting

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“Advertising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advertising. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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