published

adjective

pub·​lished ˈpə-blisht 

1

: produced or released for distribution in a book, magazine, newspaper, etc.

citing a variety of published sources

The ghostwriter will write the article … and send it along to the physician, who may make some changes or simply sign it as written and submit it to a journal, usually scrubbed of any mention of the ghostwriter. … David says he rarely even sees the published articles he writes.

—Carl Elliott

2

: having one's work published

a published poet/novelist

… a couple of published authors promised to introduce her to their agents.

—Hal Lancaster

In his three decades as a published writer, Andre Dubus produced a baker's dozen of books, mainly collections of short stories.

—John B. Breslin

Examples of published in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the women’s wellness sector matures, companies bridging consumer products with clinical tools may play a role in reducing stigma, improving access to personalized intimate health solutions, and broader funding for published research. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

According to published reports, Bass owns a kitchen remodeling business and has donated to the mayor’s campaign. — Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026

According to published research, the lifetime incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in adults with Down syndrome is 90%. — Ciara McCarthy 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026

The House Oversight Committee took Kellen’s deposition as part of its ongoing investigation into the federal government’s handling of cases involving Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, according to published reports. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of publish

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for published

• republished
• unpublished