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
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Airlines must include mandatory taxes and fees in advertised prices.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 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
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Just keep in mind that while the Barcelona is advertised as being comfortable for one to two people, Geil says that’s a generous estimate.
—Dean Stattmann, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025
Protein content wasn’t an issue here; all products met or exceeded the amount of protein advertised in each serving on the label.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Beijing recently advertised its new visa for leading experts as a step towards establishing China as the world’s leading scientific power.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Inside, a sign advertised spa services, and another ironically warned against human trafficking.
—Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Jenn is wearing a sheer bodystocking that looks like it was advertised in a Vishara Video in Times Square, paired with a thong underneath.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
It's called Silent Courier, and it's being advertised online.
—Adam Bearne, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Parties in the backyard dining shed — draped with faux greenery and advertised as spacious enough to seat 100 — carried on into the evening.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
The organization monitors thousands of hotels and actually has a way for travelers to submit complaints in the event their experience does not match an advertised star ranking.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Airlines must include mandatory taxes and fees in advertised prices.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 29 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
Actual speeds vary by location, network conditions, and equipment, and may be lower than the maximums advertised.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Just keep in mind that while the Barcelona is advertised as being comfortable for one to two people, Geil says that’s a generous estimate.
—Dean Stattmann, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025
Protein content wasn’t an issue here; all products met or exceeded the amount of protein advertised in each serving on the label.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Beijing recently advertised its new visa for leading experts as a step towards establishing China as the world’s leading scientific power.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Inside, a sign advertised spa services, and another ironically warned against human trafficking.
—Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Jenn is wearing a sheer bodystocking that looks like it was advertised in a Vishara Video in Times Square, paired with a thong underneath.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
It's called Silent Courier, and it's being advertised online.
—Adam Bearne, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Parties in the backyard dining shed — draped with faux greenery and advertised as spacious enough to seat 100 — carried on into the evening.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advertised
Verb
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Trump announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Canada on Saturday over a TV ad featuring footage of former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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More tenants could be announced at Everette Downs with a commercial building space and an outparcel still available, Robinson said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 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.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
27 Oct. 2025
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Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, received 41% of votes nationwide with 92% of ballots counted, according to data published by Interior Minister Guillermo Francos on Sunday.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vonn declared her initial refusal to visit the White House in December 2017, just ahead of the 2018 Pyeonchang Winter Olympics.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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This marks the second time in two decades that the US has declared genocide in Sudan.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Scripture must be proclaimed as liberation, not confinement.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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As many books have proclaimed, the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825 solidified New York’s reputation as the Empire State.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 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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Elle Evans led the women’s team with 11 points, while heralded freshman newcomer Darryn Peterson paced the men’s squad, also with 11.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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That was good for ninth in all of baseball, ahead of other more heralded first basemen like Freddie Freeman, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Matt Olson and Bryce Harper.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Advertised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advertised. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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