as in publicized
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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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
All advertised prize amounts are before taxes.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
The organization monitors thousands of hotels and actually has a way for travelers to submit complaints if their experience does not match an advertised star ranking.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
The Atlas Box has an advertised base weight of 331 lb (150 kg), which is lighter than virtually any full pickup camper out there and more comparable to floor-less pop-up pickup toppers.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
In contrast, claims must be based on the full life cycle of the advertised product, unless the ad explicitly states otherwise and qualifies the claim.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
When cells exceed 50°C, the charging power must be reduced to prevent lithium plating and long-term damage, which can cause fast charging to taper off earlier than advertised and significantly extend overall charge times, according to Renewable Energy Magazine (REM).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
This means melatonin supplements can contain significantly more of the active ingredient than advertised or necessary, as well as harmful hidden additives.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Airlines must include mandatory taxes and fees in advertised prices.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Cheerios are made from whole-grain oats and often advertised as a heart-healthy breakfast.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Appleton has come as advertised as a hard-working, defensively reliable third-liner with limited offensive upside (11 points in 34 games).
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Not—as advertised—just for teens, this four-drawer model comes in both full and queen sizes.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
For instance, in 2023, a judge dismissed a lawsuit that claimed that Subway’s tuna sandwiches didn’t use real tuna or contained less tuna than advertised.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
But the actual fees enacted later turned out to be about twice as much as originally advertised.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
However, the actual volumes added have been smaller than advertised as some countries physically struggle to increase, and others atone for earlier overproduction.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
Now, as the third largest city in Illinois, North Central College’s location in Naperville is increasingly advertised as a major part of the student experience.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
For many users, however, the beverage didn’t have the advertised effect.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
All advertised prize amounts are before taxes.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
The organization monitors thousands of hotels and actually has a way for travelers to submit complaints if their experience does not match an advertised star ranking.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
The Atlas Box has an advertised base weight of 331 lb (150 kg), which is lighter than virtually any full pickup camper out there and more comparable to floor-less pop-up pickup toppers.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
In contrast, claims must be based on the full life cycle of the advertised product, unless the ad explicitly states otherwise and qualifies the claim.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
When cells exceed 50°C, the charging power must be reduced to prevent lithium plating and long-term damage, which can cause fast charging to taper off earlier than advertised and significantly extend overall charge times, according to Renewable Energy Magazine (REM).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
This means melatonin supplements can contain significantly more of the active ingredient than advertised or necessary, as well as harmful hidden additives.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Airlines must include mandatory taxes and fees in advertised prices.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
That bar had advertised all-inclusive tickets to a New Year’s Eve event, according to a BoiseDev story, but the ad is no longer available on the bar’s website.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Cheerios are made from whole-grain oats and often advertised as a heart-healthy breakfast.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Appleton has come as advertised as a hard-working, defensively reliable third-liner with limited offensive upside (11 points in 34 games).
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Not—as advertised—just for teens, this four-drawer model comes in both full and queen sizes.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
For instance, in 2023, a judge dismissed a lawsuit that claimed that Subway’s tuna sandwiches didn’t use real tuna or contained less tuna than advertised.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
But the actual fees enacted later turned out to be about twice as much as originally advertised.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
However, the actual volumes added have been smaller than advertised as some countries physically struggle to increase, and others atone for earlier overproduction.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
Now, as the third largest city in Illinois, North Central College’s location in Naperville is increasingly advertised as a major part of the student experience.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advertised
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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Energy Minister Abbas Alibadi also announced that water supplies will be cut off on some evenings to refill reservoirs, urging citizens to reduce consumption by 20% to avoid rationing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The pair announced their engagement on October 5, 2025, with a joint Instagram post of what appeared to be an engagement shoot with photos of Destiny showing glimpses of her new rock.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The book—published on this fateful day by American Girl, the company that had long furnished me with the beloved plastic dolls and accompanying literature that taught me simplistic and sanitized stories about our nation’s history—was called The Care and Keeping of You.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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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.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gillispie was released from prison in 2011, exonerated in 2017 and declared wrongfully imprisoned in 2021.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Adding to American pressure, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared support for Iranian protesters, likely heightening paranoia in Tehran.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The self proclaimed Aura Lord is Back.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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With a lawsuit against it dismissed in court last week, Bloomfield Mayor Anthony Harrington’s administration on Tuesday proclaimed victory over former Deputy Mayor Rickford Kirton, one of its most outspoken critics.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Framed as a broadcast true crime documentary made after Salazar’s trial, this brilliant lo-fi effort enlists several more talking heads to balance out the whodunnit.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sanchez, who is also a Masked Singer alum, was in Indianapolis for a broadcast appearance on Fox Sports when the altercation occurred.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Though Houston hasn’t been active in Japanese free agency, the team did acquire Yusei Kikuchi at the 2024 trade deadline and put its heralded pitching development infrastructure on display.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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The five-week engagement—running through January 4—signals the first full season under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, and a moment where the heralded repertory leans into what audiences expect from Ailey, while expanding its vision for the next generation.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Advertised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advertised. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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