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as in books
a published work
The university's linguistics department released a publication on the grammatical structure of American Sign Language.
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as in releases
the act or process of producing something commercially and making it available to the public
She's celebrating the publication of her first novel.
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Recent Examples of publications
Founder of polling analysis site FiveThirtyEight, he is often cited by publications and media outlets for his current work, which involves publishing his own analysis via his Substack newsletter, Silver Bulletin.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Kathryn has explored 60-plus countries on six continents while contributing to Architectural Digest, Departures, AFAR, C Magazine, Brides, and Los Angeles Times, among other publications.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Both publications cited a Kuwaiti state news agency that in turn cited the Kuwait Petroleum Company.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
How Gene Shalit Became a ‘Today’ Show Fixture Shalit started as a writer and columnist, contributing to publications like The New York Times and TV Guide before moving to television.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Restaurant industry publications have been noting for the past few years that consumers are choosing healthier options at higher prices.
—Jenna Thompson
march 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
In 2023, Chinese scientists produced 58,000 of the world’s roughly 190,000 most influential publications, according to Wagner.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Vidal-Gadea was garnering reliable funding from the National Institutes of Health along with a steady stream of publications.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
His site features 863 signs, exhibits, and publications on the DOI’s potential chopping block.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Kathryn has explored 60-plus countries on six continents while contributing to Architectural Digest, Departures, AFAR, C Magazine, Brides, and Los Angeles Times, among other publications.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Both publications cited a Kuwaiti state news agency that in turn cited the Kuwait Petroleum Company.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
How Gene Shalit Became a ‘Today’ Show Fixture Shalit started as a writer and columnist, contributing to publications like The New York Times and TV Guide before moving to television.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Restaurant industry publications have been noting for the past few years that consumers are choosing healthier options at higher prices.
—Jenna Thompson
march 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
In 2023, Chinese scientists produced 58,000 of the world’s roughly 190,000 most influential publications, according to Wagner.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Vidal-Gadea was garnering reliable funding from the National Institutes of Health along with a steady stream of publications.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
His site features 863 signs, exhibits, and publications on the DOI’s potential chopping block.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publications
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No individual could write that many books.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Other new releases this week include a romantic ballad from Drayton Farley’s new album, as well as new offerings from Coleman Jennings, Del McCoury Band and a new video from Alison Brown and Steve Martin, featuring Della Mae.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bruzzone’s sense of dynamics and pacing is remarkable, supercharging his songs with zigzagging melodies that wind up to neck-snapping releases.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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No folder of papers could be left blank.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 1916-17, de Sitter published three papers exploring relativity’s possibilities.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Following back-to-back seasons of directing his own productions, Desai is taking a breather this go-around to focus on broader administrative duties.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The text consists of 10 treatises on architecture, engineering and urban planning, and is the oldest surviving work written on the subject.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The collection, now over 40,000 volumes, includes Greek and Arabic manuscripts, early cartographic works and rare scientific treatises gathered from across the Iberian world.—
Navya Verma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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His death matched up with what the hospice manuals described.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian sailors are interpreting operational instructions, manuals and logs for their Sri Lankan counterparts.—
Bharatha Mallawarachi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to the First Judicial District Attorney's Office, journals later found in the Jeep that Little was driving indicate the suspect was suicidal and homicidal.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The events of that day are now detailed in a pair of studies, published in the journals Science and Scientific Reports.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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Among the news articles and pamphlets was a flier with a photo of Stephen Miller's face circled in red with a line through it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds more signs, books and pamphlets have been flagged for review.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Publications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publications. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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