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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the movie studios widely publicized their summer blockbusters
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as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
the city hasn't done a good job of publicizing the new regulations for its recycling operation
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Recent Examples of publicize
Two weeks later, police publicized a composite sketch of the suspect.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
The unit was hard hit in Afghanistan in 2008, with at least 20 Marines killed and its high rate of suicide after that year’s deployment highly publicized.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Neither Local 26 nor Aramark have publicized when their next talks were going to be.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
But the screenings were not highly publicized among those who worked on the film.
—Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025
The unit was hard hit in Afghanistan in 2008, with at least 20 Marines killed and its high rate of suicide after that year’s deployment highly publicized.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
Neither Local 26 nor Aramark have publicized when their next talks were going to be.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
But the screenings were not highly publicized among those who worked on the film.
—Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicize
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Trump promoted tax cuts and border security among the provisions to support in the legislation.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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In addition to adding decorative flair to windows and doors, these multipurpose window treatments promote privacy and block light, with many designs offering temperature-regulating and sound-dampening qualities to boot.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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Two more property insurers have been approved to serve Florida’s beleaguered homeowner market, the state Office of Insurance Regulation announced.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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The remaining eight starters for the All-Star Game will also be announced on Monday.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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The series with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters and comical scenes counts 150 million units sold in regards to manga.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
28 June 2025
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Cuban purchased the Dallas Mavericks in 2000 for $285 million, selling his majority stake in the NBA team in late 2023 for $3.5 billion.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published June 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
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Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published June 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 June 2025
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The driver of the Pathfinder was declared dead just before 2 p.m. The other two drivers were taken to hospitals with unspecified injuries, according to the release.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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Jariwala was transported from her home in Andheri to a hospital, where she was declared dead by the doctors, Mumbai police told ANI, which reported that police received information about her death at around 1 a.m. local time.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Earlier this month, Massey posted a social media video proclaiming his innocence.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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In it, Weger proclaimed his innocence. DNA testing on items, including Weger’s coat and hair found in the victims’ fists, showed the evidence had been contaminated.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Accredited veterans service organizations such as the VFW or the Legion will help vets free of charge, but private companies are advertising and posting online, trying to get vets to pay them for the same service.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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Some companies don’t advertise their job openings, so ask around.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Publicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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