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to make known openly or publicly
the encyclical that promulgated the church's position on artificial birth control
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Recent Examples of promulgated
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
Palmer turned Amazing Stories into an organ promoting eccentric theories of a hollow earth where malevolent creatures ruled, a claim promulgated by Richard Sharpe Shaver, a fan of the magazine who was also institutionalized due to paranoid schizophrenia.
—Literary Hub, 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
Regulations promulgated under the INA track the statute.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
In the minutes and hours following the shooting, graphic, close-up videos of the moment Kirk was hit promulgated across the internet.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Palmer turned Amazing Stories into an organ promoting eccentric theories of a hollow earth where malevolent creatures ruled, a claim promulgated by Richard Sharpe Shaver, a fan of the magazine who was also institutionalized due to paranoid schizophrenia.
—Literary Hub, 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
Regulations promulgated under the INA track the statute.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
In the minutes and hours following the shooting, graphic, close-up videos of the moment Kirk was hit promulgated across the internet.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promulgated
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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During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Both the Men's and Women's tournament are set to add eight teams, according to published reports.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Though Williams was declared cancer-free, he was moved to a new role on staff as assistant head coach.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency as a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa sparks concern that the deadly virus could spread beyond the region — including into the United States.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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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Several other members of the DMBC shined at the heralded contest.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 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
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“Promulgated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promulgated. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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