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 The network announced the renewal while season 4 — which came to an end in May — was still airing. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 New episodes drop Wednesdays, with the season finale airing on August 12. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The third season of the series is currently airing, with a fourth and final season expected for 2028. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 23 June 2026 The private meeting was meant to discuss the voter ID bill, but instead turned into Trump airing his grievances with the attending senators. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2026 American Mission started running TV ads for Donalds long before the campaign started airing any of its own broadcast ads. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Season 3 of House of the Dragon is currently airing on HBO and streaming on HBO Max every Sunday night. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 Robert Kirkman’s hit graphic novel adaptation starring JK Simmons, Sandra Oh and Steven Yeun has been greenlit for a sixth season with the fifth still months from airing. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2026 The one-hour documentary, narrated by Rosanne Cash, begins airing on PBS SoCal on June 25, then rolls out through the summer on PBS stations across the country. — Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airing
  1. voicing
  2. expressing
  3. giving
  4. stating
  5. announcing
Verb
  • Among this group, it is characterized by a difficulty controlling phone use, heavy social media dependence, having a preoccupation with notifications and voicing distress when separated from their device.
    — Elizabeth Dowdell, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • It’s been less than a week since Taylor Swift tied the knot with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, yet Swifties are already voicing some strong opinions about a few of the wedding guests.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026
Definition of voicing
Verb
  • The daycare later released a statement expressing condolences and pledging support for the family.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • But last month, Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, wrote to Ofwat expressing concerns over the rescue package.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of expressing
Verb
  • The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of giving
Verb
  • The organization has not announced a set release time for the scores only information stating that they will be made available on July 6.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • And despite the rules stating that a challenge from behind with studs-on-calf contact and a level of force should be a red card — no card was administered.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of stating
Verb
  • On Friday night, after the couple tied the knot, a brief release went out — with no photos — announcing Dior Couture by Jonathan Anderson as the choice for both Swift and Kelce.
    — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
  • Fujimori thanked her supporters in a post on X announcing the conclusion of the election.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of announcing

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