aired 1 of 2

adjective

as in broadcast

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aired

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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
The Creative Arts ceremony will be held over the course of two nights, September 5 and 6, then aired in prerecorded fashion on FXX on Saturday, September 12. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026 The reason is, of course, that none of those seasons started filming that many months before the next one even aired. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 After the original documentary aired, his office received approximately 500 emails, phone calls, text messages and social media messages, Jellison said. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 In the late ’80s, a Florence television station aired a five-part investigation in which Bible college students accused Reginald Wayne of making inappropriate advances, according to The Sun News. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 Fabares, whose survivors include her husband, M*A*S*H actor Mike Farrell, played wholesome daughter Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show, which aired from 1958-1966 on ABC. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 The Big Break aired from 2003-2015, when the series was canceled amid cuts by Golf Channel’s then-owner NBCUniversal. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 In a documentary that aired on Belgian network VTM last September, Vandenkerckhove recounted his mother’s admission that Laurent was his father. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 The interview, part of which aired Thursday evening on Cohen's radio program on 77 WABC-AM in New York and which will air in full on Sunday, was an exceptionally friendly affair, with only passing reference to the men's tumultuous history. — CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aired
  1. broadcast
  2. voiced
  3. publicized
  4. expressed
  5. published
  6. stated
  7. advertised
  8. gave
Adjective
  • Federal prohibition still locks plant-touching brands out of Meta, Google, most broadcast and print channels, and, sometimes, even basic financial plumbing.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of broadcast
Verb
  • The New Hampshire native also voiced speedster Vanellope in Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and its 2018 sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet and regularly voices characters on Bob’s Burgers.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Concerns were voiced by military leaders before Hegseth largely eliminated the operation.
    — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 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
  • Executives expressed interest in the opportunity but there was also a measure of caution given their past experience in the country.
    — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Her team expressed appreciation for the support and is open to continuing the conversation, according to a joint announcement from the governor and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 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
  • The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated that about 10 percent of Chocó’s population — 69,000 people — were affected or displaced by the earthquake, per AP.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
  • However, even if the cameras were removed, Lexington police and Thomasville police have their own cameras, the press release stated.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of stated
Adjective
  • Real-world range will depend on hills, temperature, rider weight, speed, and assistance level, so the advertised figure should be treated as a best-case estimate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Compare the rate you're offered with current federal rates and those from multiple private lenders, rather than relying solely on advertised minimums.
    — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of advertised
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Definition of gave

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

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