ad

noun

ˈad How to pronounce ad (audio)
Definition of adnext
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 In the ad decisioning layer, AI can weigh context such as content, timing, location, engagement and past performance to help determine which message makes sense in that moment. — Jon Kirchner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Building affordable housing at scale means politicians need to break up with wealthy special interests like the construction accident lawyers who plaster the city and MTA buses with billboards and ads. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Shortly thereafter, Callaway Golf Company, a leading American sports equipment manufacturer based in Carlsbad, CA, cut ties with Good Good amidst the outcry over the ad. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 The suite pairs a VPN with an ad blocker, giving users encrypted browsing alongside a cleaner, faster experience free of pop-ups and banner ads. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ad
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  1. advertisement
  2. announcement
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  • California Senate Bill 646 mandates that specific levels of arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury must be published openly on each brand’s website while packages and advertisements must clearly state how heavy metal testing is done.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The advertisement was done and presented in poor taste and the public didn't receive it well.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of advertisement
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  • Mongolian Cashmere Oversized Crewneck Sweater On the heels of the Practical Magic 2 announcement, Kidman cozied up in an oversized gray sweater and jeans for a casual-yet-polished outfit that is fit for many occasions.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The school did not mention Stephens or specify a reason for the change in its announcement.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of announcement

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“Ad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ad. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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