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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
The advertised base price is meaningless.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Based on advertised pricing, Charter is $30/month less for its 1 Gbps tier, and even lower for its 500 Mbps offering, resulting in potential savings of $35/month.
—Javier Palomarez, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
By law, you're entitled to pay the lower advertised price, according to Mary Bach, a consumer advocate with AARP Pennsylvania.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The cutoff for entries is the advertised start time of the first game of the 2026 postseason.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
There is no advertised weather protection, but most compact cameras aren't sealed against the elements.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
As much as Dexter second-guesses herself, her advertised intensity rarely comes to bear.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
This lawsuit marks the second judgment in which the consumer giant was selling expired over the counter medications to California consumers and the sixth judgment in which the company was charging customers a higher amount than the lowest advertised price, prosecutors said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The question of whether blue light glasses work as advertised has moved from a niche eye-care discussion to a mainstream consumer concern, especially as screen time climbs and shoppers spend money on lenses that promise better sleep, less eye strain and sharper focus.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
In one recent case, a reader bought tickets when an opening act was advertised, but the performer had already dropped out.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The higher-than-usual NJ Transit fares add to the already-exorbitant prices for tickets to the World Cup games themselves, with some tickets to the final being advertised for more than $30,000 apiece on resale platforms.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.
juhohn Lee, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Evans, also known as Jolene Travis or Joy Paige, allegedly advertised psychic services on social media to people struggling with dating, divorce, death and other personal issues, according to court documents.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
But many cheap phone plans strip out hotspot support to undercut other services’ advertised rates.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
It could be advertised as a sculpting facial, contouring massage or lymphatic facial massage.
—Lauren Finney Harden, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
The animals smuggled from Mexico were advertised on social media, with defendants posting photos and videos of the reptiles being captured in the wild.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Several tests by Finland’s VTT Technical Research Center could not confirm the advertised energy density or the long cycle life.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
The advertised base price is meaningless.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Based on advertised pricing, Charter is $30/month less for its 1 Gbps tier, and even lower for its 500 Mbps offering, resulting in potential savings of $35/month.
—Javier Palomarez, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
By law, you're entitled to pay the lower advertised price, according to Mary Bach, a consumer advocate with AARP Pennsylvania.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The cutoff for entries is the advertised start time of the first game of the 2026 postseason.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
There is no advertised weather protection, but most compact cameras aren't sealed against the elements.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
As much as Dexter second-guesses herself, her advertised intensity rarely comes to bear.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
This lawsuit marks the second judgment in which the consumer giant was selling expired over the counter medications to California consumers and the sixth judgment in which the company was charging customers a higher amount than the lowest advertised price, prosecutors said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
In many cases, phone-free parties emerge in the form of novelty pop-ups, advertised as a chance to escape the pressures of an ever-demanding online universe.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The question of whether blue light glasses work as advertised has moved from a niche eye-care discussion to a mainstream consumer concern, especially as screen time climbs and shoppers spend money on lenses that promise better sleep, less eye strain and sharper focus.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
In one recent case, a reader bought tickets when an opening act was advertised, but the performer had already dropped out.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The higher-than-usual NJ Transit fares add to the already-exorbitant prices for tickets to the World Cup games themselves, with some tickets to the final being advertised for more than $30,000 apiece on resale platforms.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.
juhohn Lee, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Evans, also known as Jolene Travis or Joy Paige, allegedly advertised psychic services on social media to people struggling with dating, divorce, death and other personal issues, according to court documents.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
But many cheap phone plans strip out hotspot support to undercut other services’ advertised rates.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
It could be advertised as a sculpting facial, contouring massage or lymphatic facial massage.
—Lauren Finney Harden, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
The animals smuggled from Mexico were advertised on social media, with defendants posting photos and videos of the reptiles being captured in the wild.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 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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Days later, Knoblock announced that the school commencement would go on as planned that week, with additional security.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Trudeau, who announced his resignation as prime minister amid political pressure in January 2025, and his wife Sophie Grégoire announced their separation in August 2023.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Right now, the Softies Marshmallow 2-Piece Lounge Set, one of her proclaimed favorites, is on sale thanks to an on-page coupon.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The condition affects roughly 60 million people worldwide, according to a study published in BMC Public Health, with another one million new cases reported every year.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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The list will be published tomorrow.—
Kathleen Saxe,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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Cuba’s government displayed on the broadcast nautical maps to show where the Pro-Line was spotted, its route through Cuban waters and the location where the shooting occurred.—
David Smiley,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Supporters of a half-cent sales tax proposed to help fund health services in Los Angeles County declared victory Tuesday after days of steadily gaining ground as more ballots were counted.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The ballpark was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1998 and declared a National Commemorative Site in 2025.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Italy brings the scenery, a heady dose of history, its heralded cuisine, and delicious wine, plus an appreciation of the good life that makes small moments feel like big deals.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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“Advertised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advertised. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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