as in announced
to make known openly or publicly
I wouldn't advertise my bad credit rating to the whole world if I were you
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Recent Examples of advertised
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of deals still available, including some below the advertised $44 promotion to prime fall foliage markets.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
The ‘Jinx’ The Greatest Show on Turf was not an advertised world tour, but rather an exhibition that unexpectedly revolutionized NFL offenses.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Parking gates will close 30 minutes before the advertised closing times of the ticket gates, according to the Lebanon Police Department.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
Pinch-hitting for advertised guest Teyana Taylor, who stars in the upcoming feature One Battle After Another with Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro, and who canceled due to unexpected vocal surgery, was The White Lotus‘ Emmy-nominated Natasha Rothwell.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Moreover, for all its power and talent, Florida State (3-1, 0-1 ACC) may prove to be less-than advertised.
—David Teel, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The gig economy, coined around 2009, has been advertised as flexible and independent work.
—Manuel M. Grajeda Iii, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
The university learned of the screening because the groups publicly advertised its time and location, said Sarah Barwacz, spokesperson for the CU Boulder Police Department.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Somewhere out there, not quite in sight, is a 20-foot-high fiberglass statue of Mercury that once advertised the We Will Rock You musical.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Despite the average passing numbers, Leavitt has been as advertised as a dual threat, rushing for 219 yards and four touchdowns.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
When clicked, the ads lead to GitHub pages that install versions of Atomic that are disguised as the official software being falsely advertised.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
These drinks are also advertised as containing B vitamins and no artificial ingredients.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Airlines must include mandatory taxes and fees in advertised prices.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of deals still available, including some below the advertised $44 promotion to prime fall foliage markets.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
The ‘Jinx’ The Greatest Show on Turf was not an advertised world tour, but rather an exhibition that unexpectedly revolutionized NFL offenses.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Parking gates will close 30 minutes before the advertised closing times of the ticket gates, according to the Lebanon Police Department.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 12 Aug. 2025
Pinch-hitting for advertised guest Teyana Taylor, who stars in the upcoming feature One Battle After Another with Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro, and who canceled due to unexpected vocal surgery, was The White Lotus‘ Emmy-nominated Natasha Rothwell.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Many recruited to these networks, like the young woman in Phoenix, are desperate and see stacks of cash advertised on social media as either a way out or a risk worth taking; Brambl added many don’t have the maturity or judgment to realize the dangers.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Moreover, for all its power and talent, Florida State (3-1, 0-1 ACC) may prove to be less-than advertised.
—David Teel, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The gig economy, coined around 2009, has been advertised as flexible and independent work.
—Manuel M. Grajeda Iii, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
The university learned of the screening because the groups publicly advertised its time and location, said Sarah Barwacz, spokesperson for the CU Boulder Police Department.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Somewhere out there, not quite in sight, is a 20-foot-high fiberglass statue of Mercury that once advertised the We Will Rock You musical.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Despite the average passing numbers, Leavitt has been as advertised as a dual threat, rushing for 219 yards and four touchdowns.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
When clicked, the ads lead to GitHub pages that install versions of Atomic that are disguised as the official software being falsely advertised.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
These drinks are also advertised as containing B vitamins and no artificial ingredients.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advertised
Verb
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That was just one of the findings of a new statewide health survey -- just the second in the country -- that was announced Thursday by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced next week, on Thursday, October 9.—
tumblr.com,
tumblr.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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This story was produced andoriginally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bryan previously described himself as a libertarian and declared that his music wasn't political.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the 1880s, a New York heiress with an active and unorthodox social life was declared a habitual drunkard, placed under a legal guardianship, and later confined to an asylum.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her early essays, written through a Marxian lens, proclaimed revolutionary socialism as justice’s true path.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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After all, both Channel 4 and the Boston Police Department had proclaimed Karen Read guilty.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Going Dutch, which is wholly owned by Fox Entertainment, is an outgrowth of Leary’s broadcast direct deal with the company.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Above all, broadcast hero stories internally; behavior follows narrative.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Chapterhouse formed in 1987 in Reading, England, and released two albums during their original run—including the heralded shoegaze classic Whirlpool—before breaking up in 1994.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Sep. 2025
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Here’s your chance to add one of the King of Cool’s less heralded vehicles to your collection.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Advertised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advertised. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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