as in advertisement
a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest
did you see the ads in the paper for cheap round-trip flights to Florida?
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Recent Examples of ad
Simplifi offers an ad-free experience, a more comprehensive spending plan option and faster, more extensive account syncing than Mint.
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Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Advocacy groups bought ads, held rallies and sent letters and news releases decrying Assembly leaders for backing the governors’ cuts.
—Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Use social and programmatic ads to reach nearby audiences, partner with local influencers and create preview events or exclusive offers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Ziggy has a new insurance ad campaign.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Advocacy groups bought ads, held rallies and sent letters and news releases decrying Assembly leaders for backing the governors’ cuts.
—Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Use social and programmatic ads to reach nearby audiences, partner with local influencers and create preview events or exclusive offers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Ziggy has a new insurance ad campaign.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ad
Noun
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Gap, for instance, this week sought to counter backlash against Sweeney’s advertisement with a campaign in which pop group Katseye lead a diverse group of dancers performing in denim against a white backdrop.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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In the face-cream advertisement, M remained wreathed in the pink flowers of spring.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Which brings us to his case for the Hockey Hall of Fame, a topic perhaps being debated by its selection committee right now in advance of Monday’s announcement of the class of 2026.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The White House made the announcement on X, saying the National Park Service will work to restore the lawn after Sunday’s historic fight.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
16 June 2026
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“Ad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ad. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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