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
Once the episode aired, countless articles were written about the maybe-relationship blossoming between the two stars. — Elizabeth Gulino, InStyle, 2 July 2026 The fourth season previously aired on AMC and is now available in full on Netflix. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 His appearance in the HBO show was kept a secret until the second episode aired on July 3. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 July 2026 The season 1 finale aired on July 3, just days after Paramount+ renewed the series for a second season. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Musical dreams Children’s Mercy arranged for Weeks to guest DJ a radio special for The Bridge, which first aired in May. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Kyle Kuzma aired out his grievances with the NBA’s current collective bargaining agreement Friday and shot off some fireworks before the July Fourth weekend. — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The instant and unexpected success of Season 1, which aired as Season 2 was being shot, led to a loss of that spontaneity and, eventually, to the MTV series ending after Season 3. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 July 2026 The celebrations began last year, when the Ken Burns documentary on the American Revolution aired, and it was followed by a slew of books about the Founding Fathers, female patriots, the Fourth of July, and of course the Declaration itself. — Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 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
  • The decision was made after several council members voiced concerns about the proposal's potential impact, including Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez, who introduced it in April and advocated for the amendment.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • There was a 30-minute period of public comment before the June 22 board meeting where parents voiced concern over technology use in schools.
    — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 30 June 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
  • Smita Sharma, who helped her mom study for the naturalization exam, expressed both excitement and disbelief.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Others expressed concern that the development would alter the boardwalk’s character.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 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
  • Violations will result in disciplinary action, the email stated.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • This usually may come up after an employee has stated an issue.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of stated
Adjective
  • What shoppers should do Experts say the best approach is to ignore the advertised discount and focus on the actual price of the item.
    — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Several tests by Finland’s VTT Technical Research Center could not confirm the advertised energy density or the long cycle life.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Definition of advertised
Verb
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
  • Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of gave

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