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adjective

as in published

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verb (1)

past tense of post
1
as in announced
to affix (as a notice) to or on a suitable place the student organizations generally post their announcements on the campus bulletin board

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2
as in declared
to make known openly or publicly posted the students' grades

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posted

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verb (2)

past tense of post
as in appointed
to assign to a place or position the police are planning to post an officer outside the hospital room of the witness

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verb (3)

past tense of post
as in mailed
to send through the postal system be sure to post the letter this afternoon

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Recent Examples of posted
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Yu also posted on Weibo that the roof tent also unlocks a side awning with the same single button press. — New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026 Creators who attended OpenAI’s first-ever influencer brand trip at a luxury resort in upstate New York posted glowing reviews of their private cabins, nature excursions and farm-to-table meals. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026 The move would return the remote South Pacific island nation to its traditional name, a statement posted Thursday to the government’s Facebook account said. — Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 The footage by the firm’s founder, Brett Adcock, posted on X, shows the robot ascending a ladder without visible human assistance. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 The popular bakery posted on social media praising the Waterbury Police Department for their quick response. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026 In a photo posted on August 3, Schumer gave her coastal vacation a cute matching moment with the Friends alums aboard a luxurious yacht. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 In a video the group posted on Facebook, Maria Cornejo said her son took medication to manage seizures, diabetes and his blood pressure. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Only Manchester City and Manchester United posted more commercial revenue among Premier League clubs. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posted
  1. published
  2. announced
  3. declared
  4. appointed
  5. mailed
  6. publicized
  7. proclaimed
  8. placed
Adjective
  • That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of published
Verb
  • Given the extent of the disruption to oil exports from the Middle East since the start of hostilities between Washington and Tehran, most of the hikes announced by OPEC+ since March have had a negligible impact on the physical crude market.
    — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The project was announced less than 36 hours before the meeting.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of announced
Verb
  • The World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic more than six years ago, and the public health emergency ended in the US more than three years ago.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Denton said the mechanism is ready to be deployed in a matter of weeks, if not sooner, but acknowledged that a workable trade corridor can’t simply be declared into existence.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of declared
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  • Beijing has appointed its own senior monks, maintained close surveillance and controls on religious expression, and faced allegations of cracking down on peaceful dissent and forcing the large-scale relocation of rural and nomadic Tibetans.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The decision by Luz Cázares, the fiscal adviser appointed by the county office, was backed by Gordon and Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team chief Michael Fine.
    — Chaewon Chung Updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of appointed
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  • It’s generally manufactured in Mexico and transported to California, where it is mailed to the islands in one- to five-pound packages.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Washed items can be dropped off or mailed to their Nevada service center.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
Definition of mailed
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
  • Yes, the Jaguars were among the majority of NFL teams that proudly proclaimed their support for the LGBTQ movement on June 1.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • The police department received state accreditation, which the mayor and police director have proclaimed demonstrates that officers have implemented modern policing practices.
    — Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of proclaimed
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  • Back in 2012, Wasmer tackled a school shooter and held him down until police arrived and placed the man under arrest.
    — Bryant Reed, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Under Kennedy’s stewardship, the HHS inverted the traditional food pyramid which placed grains at the bottom (most consumed) and fats and oils at the top (least consumed).
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of placed

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