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aired

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verb

past tense of air

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Verb
Created by Dana Modan, Assi Cohen and Ram Nehari, the original aired for two seasons on yes TV and won several Israeli Academy TV Awards. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026 Antonoff’s interview with Stern aired on the same day The New York Times Magazine published a video interview with Swift. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026 The series aired in 2024 and starred Ayelet Zurer and Amos Tamam. Joe Otterson, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026 His show has aired on the network since January 2003. David Bauder, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026 Kimmel’s monologue and skit aired last week, before the dinner occurred. ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026 Aldermen once again aired their distrust of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s work implementing Chicago’s budget yesterday as his top finance leaders revealed the city is once again turning to an outside consulting firm for help in cutting costs. Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 And while this episode aired more than a decade ago, I was surprised by how many parallels there were to current debates about the risks of AI chatbots and people in mental health crises. Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026 Friends aired for 10 seasons on NBC. Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aired
Adjective
  • 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
  • Cuba’s government displayed on the broadcast nautical maps to show where the Pro-Line was spotted, its route through Cuban waters and the location where the shooting occurred.
    David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Riquelme Vega, a Chilean Dutch cocaine importer also in the Super Cartel, wanted to murder a rival in Dubai by sending a team of Colombian assassins to the Emirates, Kinahan voiced his disapproval.
    Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Seymour is voiced by Ian Lynch Passarelli.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
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
  • 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
  • Leon has expressed reservations about the project's $400 million private financing arrangement and the lack of congressional input.
    Arden Farhi, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Bureau employees expressed concerns that his behavior posed a threat to public safety.
    Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
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
  • Mayor Johnson introduced the taxi fare hike proposal back in September 2025, according to published reports.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Out of 10 sloths that arrived from Peru in February 2025, two were dead on arrival, and the remainder were emaciated and in very poor health, the report stated.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Tornadoes are expected to be an isolated threat, but the threat for stronger tornadoes has expanded to encompass much of Arkansas, the email stated.
    Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Struijk’s error was punished, but nobody in white gave a good account of themselves during an opening period in which Daniel Farke admitted there was nervousness in his line-up.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • White told reporters at his Halas Hall introduction that his on-field tenacity comes from rivalries with his brothers and dad that stoked his fire and gave him a cutthroat edge.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • By law, you're entitled to pay the lower advertised price, according to Mary Bach, a consumer advocate with AARP Pennsylvania.
    Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The cutoff for entries is the advertised start time of the first game of the 2026 postseason.
    Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026

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