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 Deadline reported that the studio deliberately released the teaser on the same day Meta settled a child-harm case brought by state attorneys general, and that Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki has seen the ad and liked it. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 The same goes for ad buyers who package ad time across linear and digital. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 Bealls is launching its first national ad campaign, encouraging shoppers to rediscover the idea of a treasure hunt for the holiday season. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 For anyone already considering separate tools for VPN access and ad blocking, this Deal Days bundle puts both under one purchase. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ad
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  1. advertisement
  2. announcement
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  • Around $40 million in Republican spending has gone toward negative advertisements, compared to only around $20 million from Democrats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Around $40 million in Republican spending has gone toward negative advertisements, compared with around $20 million from Democrats.
    — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of advertisement
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  • On Monday, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador celebrated that announcement, which followed a victory in a lawsuit Idaho and 14 other states filed against the bureau.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The announcement does not make clear whether Rowling will be interviewed or is cooperating with the documentary.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcement

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“Ad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ad. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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