republish

verb

re·​pub·​lish (ˌ)rē-ˈpə-blish How to pronounce republish (audio)
republished; republishing; republishes
Synonyms of republishnext

transitive verb

1
: to publish again or anew
2
: to execute (a will) anew
republisher noun

Examples of republish in a Sentence

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The version that was briefly published in February and essentially republished Monday is among the most significant updates in the list’s history, targeting nearly 200 companies — many of them among China’s most prominent. Kate O'Keeffe, Fortune, 8 June 2026 Nearly all were published in New York newspapers as op-eds, with some republished in other states. Jordan Cash, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Luisa Blanco, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026 This article was published on 5/30 and republished on 5/31. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for republish

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of republish was in 1592

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“Republish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/republish. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

Legal Definition

republish

transitive verb
re·​pub·​lish ˌrē-ˈpə-blish How to pronounce republish (audio)
1
: to publish again or anew
republishing the defamatory statements
2
: to execute (a will) anew usually through the execution of a codicil incorporating the will by reference and with the result of rendering an otherwise invalid will valid

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