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verb

past tense of promulgate

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Recent Examples of promulgated
Verb
In a world where an AI hoax could easily be promulgated across social media, or in which conspiracy theorists would likely attack a real discovery, the protocols are intended to encourage best practice and safeguard astronomers when the media spotlight falls on them. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 9 June 2026 The competing narratives — that rich people are hoarding homes or conversely that the tax measure is government overreach — are being promulgated by campaigns with war chests that have grown substantially in recent days. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026 But the 2023 decision promulgated the racist myth that the plaintiffs had been rejected in favor of less qualified Black and Brown applicants. Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 China’s Ministry of Commerce promulgated the Rules on Counteracting Unjustified Extra-Territorial Application of Foreign Legislation on January 9, 2021. Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 4 May 2026 His government promulgated a new constitution after just nine days of debate in the National Assembly. Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026 The colonial government promulgated a land-survey ordinance that forced landowners to report the size and area of their land. Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026 But every rule was promulgated under the threat of litigation and the teeth of the regulation relied on a law that was designed with a completely different purpose in mind. Justin Worland, Time, 13 Feb. 2026 Companies big and small are jumping into the business, a trend that likely will accelerate now that the SAG-AFTRA actors union has promulgated a model contract for such projects with budgets less than $300,000. David Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promulgated
Adjective
  • 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
  • After Lyles announced that Harrington won the second ballot, the council voted unanimously to acclaim Harrington as the city’s next mayor.
    Mary Ramsey Updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
  • Pino’s supporters sighed and sniffled when the verdict was announced.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • As the women’s wellness sector matures, companies bridging consumer products with clinical tools may play a role in reducing stigma, improving access to personalized intimate health solutions, and broader funding for published research.
    Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • According to published reports, Bass owns a kitchen remodeling business and has donated to the mayor’s campaign.
    Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The emergency proclamation was declared by Supervisor Hilda Solis, who said that thousands of air purifiers and masks have been distributed to residents impacted by fire and smoke.
    Austin Turner, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • The renovations were declared complete and the pool was refilled by June 9th.
    Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 23 June 2026
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
  • 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
Adjective
  • What shoppers should do Experts say the best approach is to ignore the advertised discount and focus on the actual price of the item.
    Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • But on May 22, CBS will end its heralded radio service.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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

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“Promulgated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promulgated. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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