as in broadcast
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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
Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
American Gladiators originally launched in syndication and aired weekly between 1989 and 1996.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Paul’s most recent public appearance was Sunday on the red carpet of the Oscars, which aired on ABC.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The show aired in Japan in 2021 and generated close to 14 million VOD views in its first 10 weeks on demand.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The above video originally aired on April 30, 2025.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The 98th Academy Awards aired Sunday, March 15.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Numerous games from all sports — regular season and postseason — are aired on the site throughout the year.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
In the show’s first season — which aired on ABC Family (now Freeform) — her character came out as gay.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole is lightly serialized, but following the ongoing story is not really the point; in a meta effort to convey how time is meaningless to the immortal, Stamatopoulos requested that the first season be aired in a random order.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
American Gladiators originally launched in syndication and aired weekly between 1989 and 1996.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Paul’s most recent public appearance was Sunday on the red carpet of the Oscars, which aired on ABC.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The show aired in Japan in 2021 and generated close to 14 million VOD views in its first 10 weeks on demand.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
The above video originally aired on April 30, 2025.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The 98th Academy Awards aired Sunday, March 15.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Numerous games from all sports — regular season and postseason — are aired on the site throughout the year.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
In the show’s first season — which aired on ABC Family (now Freeform) — her character came out as gay.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aired
Adjective
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An impressive 86 Grammys will be handed out pre-broadcast.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Framed as a broadcast true crime documentary made after Salazar’s trial, this brilliant lo-fi effort enlists several more talking heads to balance out the whodunnit.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Bunny cop Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and street fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) are unlikely friends and partners who saved the city of Zootopia and have to do it again, with a snake on the loose.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Performed by the fictional group HUNTR/X -- voiced by EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami -- the song was also Grammy-nominated for song of the year.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While European officials have expressed concern that global food, fertilizer and energy supplies are at risk as a result of the Strait of Hormuz being effectively closed, there is little appetite to expand naval operations in the Middle East to assist the movements of vessels through the channel.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Supporters of the referendum have expressed excitement over the amenities that would come with the possible Frontier Sports Complex activity center while opponents have expressed concerns over a potential financial burden the referendum would impose.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Listing agent Robert Sullivan declined to comment on the property beyond what is in published listing remarks.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The bill comes as self-driving car operator Waymo tries to gain a foothold in Illinois, according to published reports.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Los Angeles Times reported that USC’s original methodology stated fundraising would be based on semiannual Secretary of State filings, but USC later clarified that late contribution reports were also included.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Task force investigators concluded Gonzalez-Del Hoyo was dealing narcotics throughout the region and not just in Weld County, WCSO stated in its press release about his arrest.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Girl Scout Ava Duff gave a speech and led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by other speakers and a wreath-laying ceremony at the first lady’s grave site in Yorba Linda.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Deputies gave him several doses of Narcan, a medicine that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses, and began CPR, the sheriff’s office said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That 5% cap is the advertised limit.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Historically, that business model had allowed sports networks to collect other people's money by getting pay-TV operators to include their channels in most premium tiers—with fees tacked on to advertised rates that kept increasing year after year.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Aired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aired. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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