advertised 1 of 2

adjective

as in publicized

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advertised

2 of 2

verb

past tense of advertise
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
Adjective
When comparing lenders, Miranda advises not to focus solely on the advertised interest rate. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 Check the manufacturer's official website to confirm that the model exists and matches the advertised specifications. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The same scrutiny applies to advertised graft-survival rates. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 The advertised per-person price remains under $10, though this year’s assortment costs more overall. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 Ugg Ugg had slightly fewer advertised promotions in September year-over-year, according to the analyst. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Because accommodations are billed separately, the advertised figure understates the full cost of the stay. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The fine print decides the real value The advertised number rarely tells the full story. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Just remember to compare the total cost, including fees, and not only take in the advertised rate. — Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
Buy from reputable sellers and verify the phone Be especially careful with unusually cheap smartphones advertised as premium models. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Fisher comes advertised as a high-IQ linebacker with a knack for anticipating plays before the snap. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Rosland advertised on Fox News and Newsmax with spots starring actor William Devane, who pitched gold coins as a hedge against inflation and other sources of instability. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 These pills and gummies are advertised all over social media, but they’re not proven treatments. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 19 Oct. 2026 Charms on a bracelet sold through TikTok Shop, also advertised as sterling silver, contained about 33% cadmium, roughly 3,300 times the limit, according to trade publication JCK’s summary of the report. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 There are very few modes of safe, reliable transportation that might be advertised as advanced emetics. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 However, the company collapsed amid allegations that its technology did not work as advertised. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2026 Competition for the lottery is cutthroat, with more than 7 million applications submitted on the Housing Connect portal in 2025 for the 13,000 units advertised. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advertised
  1. publicized
  2. announced
  3. proclaimed
  4. published
  5. broadcast
  6. declared
  7. heralded
Adjective
  • 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
  • The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
    — Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of publicized
Verb
  • Under the new measures announced Sunday, nonessential Congolese travelers will be returned through the nearest border crossing at their own expense, while those entering illegally face prosecution, the Ugandan ministry said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • California officials have countered that the list is unverified and includes the names of lawful voters, despite recent charges announced by DOJ of roughly 28 individuals from the list accused of voting and immigration-related crimes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of announced
Adjective
  • Stitched together, these scenes form a meandering narrative that responds to Wilson’s own proclaimed curiosities, but also apertures onto thornier and more existential topics.
    — Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Its proclaimed intention was not merely to change the ways of art and literature but to transform life itself.
    — Susan Rubin Suleiman, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Definition of proclaimed
Verb
  • The spokesperson cited the exchange of Snap messages after the story published.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In an Ipsos poll published on Thursday, Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) is seen leading with 47% of votes versus 40% for the students.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of published
Adjective
  • Federal prohibition still locks plant-touching brands out of Meta, Google, most broadcast and print channels, and, sometimes, even basic financial plumbing.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In separate filings, both media outlets raised questions as to the validity of the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption, a provision established under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of broadcast
Verb
  • Officials declared success an hour later when the spacecraft separated as planned from the rocket's upper stage.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Parillo allegedly excluded her from LHS’s management and declared himself the company’s director, president, secretary, and treasurer.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of declared
Adjective
  • With LeBron James serving as the most heralded third option in the history of basketball, the Lakers went 15-2.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Less heralded but still beloved by Alpine connoisseurs of a certain age is its successor, the A310.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of heralded

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