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a large sign for advertisements that is next to a road, on the side of a building, etc.
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Recent Examples of billboards
Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The changing telework fight Last year, unions regularly held large rallies opposing the return-to-office order; an anonymous group of state workers erected billboards along Interstate 80 criticizing the governor.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Over the last 30 years, the Amber Alert has evolved from a system reliant on broadcasters and billboards to one capable of reaching you in the palm of your hand.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
While Orbán’s campaign played out on the airwaves and on billboards, Magyar’s instead relied on a mammoth ground game.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Like any Texas highway, the monotonous stretches of Interstate 35 are defined by flat horizons, gas stations, billboards, and small towns that quickly blur together.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Heading to Indio, multiple billboards lining the 10 Freeway advertised the set, which was to start on the main stage around midnight.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Over the years, Omaha public health officials have raised awareness about blood testing with billboards and community events about the risks of lead.
—Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
The project was teased last week on Coachella promotional billboards erected along California’s I-10 highway.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
In February, Palm Beach County officials discussed finding alternate sources of revenue, such as any potential money from digital billboards, school-zone cameras, cellphone towers and naming rights.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The changing telework fight Last year, unions regularly held large rallies opposing the return-to-office order; an anonymous group of state workers erected billboards along Interstate 80 criticizing the governor.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Over the last 30 years, the Amber Alert has evolved from a system reliant on broadcasters and billboards to one capable of reaching you in the palm of your hand.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
While Orbán’s campaign played out on the airwaves and on billboards, Magyar’s instead relied on a mammoth ground game.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Like any Texas highway, the monotonous stretches of Interstate 35 are defined by flat horizons, gas stations, billboards, and small towns that quickly blur together.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Heading to Indio, multiple billboards lining the 10 Freeway advertised the set, which was to start on the main stage around midnight.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Over the years, Omaha public health officials have raised awareness about blood testing with billboards and community events about the risks of lead.
—Chris Bowling, ProPublica, 15 Apr. 2026
The project was teased last week on Coachella promotional billboards erected along California’s I-10 highway.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for billboards
Noun
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Family photos spanning several generations, old pharmaceutical equipment, advertisements and promotional materials from years of business, and a framed Martha Stewart magazine feature are some of the items in the Woodsboro office that indicate the long legacy and evolution of the company.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Yang echoed concerns from pro wrestling fans, who seemingly took issue with the number of advertisements during the show.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cornyn's campaign spent almost $600,000, and Paxton's campaign spent more than $500,000 on television ads, the firm reported — though a spokesman for the Paxton campaign said the number was closer to $1 million.—
James Osborne,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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The Colorado Restaurant Association, which supports the bill, has also spent several thousand dollars on digital ads backing SB-134.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The question was about coaching in general, but certainly rings true in the Heat’s case.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Norah feels celebrated and strengthened by its community, an ethos that rings true when Claire speaks about those around her.—
Julie Lin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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While Montana maintained his right of publicity was misappropriated, the court held the posters reflected reporting on newsworthy events.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Theater blogs and Reddit pages have been mulling the sudden appearance this week in the Broadway theater district of two posters bearing a blue star image that resembles the logo used by the Evita London production and on the Evita Instagram page.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s migrated over the past five decades from retreat centers to protest placards to TED Talk stages to your aunt’s Facebook page, becoming a kind of moral koan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the Capitol, protesters carried placards supporting Fair Districts Amendments, which voters approved in 2010, and denouncing the governor’s scheme as a bad faith gerrymandering scheme that only benefitted his and other Republican leaders’ ambitions.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the car carrying him departed the police station, a photographer captured another indelible image, of the former Prince slumped in the back seat, wide-eyed and slack-jawed—the boy for whom the chimes once pealed looking very much like a man for whom the bell now tolls.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With most dogs showing signs of dental disease by age three, simple, low-effort solutions are gaining traction among pet owners looking for consistency without adding complexity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sources with knowledge of the case previously told Fox News Digital there were no signs of a struggle inside.—
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Vine also advertises free customer service from actual humans for installation issues.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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Herz releases regular videos on her store’s Facebook page that advertises new offerings and vendors at her store.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Billboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billboards. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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