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as in books
a published work
The university's linguistics department released a publication on the grammatical structure of American Sign Language.
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as in releases
the act or process of producing something commercially and making it available to the public
She's celebrating the publication of her first novel.
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Recent Examples of publications
They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026
Successful agencies already understand how to earn coverage in publications that matter, and that’s a PR competency, not a search competency.
—Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Online shops and ride-hailing services appeared seemingly out of nowhere, and domestic publications sprouted up to cover an industry that formed practically overnight.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The country’s press regulator, IPSO, is looking into complaints after four right-leaning publications, including The Times and The Telegraph, called for his sacking over accusations of antisemitism.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
There have been publications about nicotine transmission and neonates after blood transfusion.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 1 June 2026
Texas Monthly and other publications have long employed dedicated barbecue writers who document pitmasters, smokehouses and regional traditions with the same seriousness often given to fine dining.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The White House lawn and presidential residence itself was locked down after dozens of apparent gunshots rang out near the area, as reported by multiple publications and captured in video footage.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Our interns bring experience from college and other news outlets, and stood out as leaders at their school publications.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026
Successful agencies already understand how to earn coverage in publications that matter, and that’s a PR competency, not a search competency.
—Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Online shops and ride-hailing services appeared seemingly out of nowhere, and domestic publications sprouted up to cover an industry that formed practically overnight.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The country’s press regulator, IPSO, is looking into complaints after four right-leaning publications, including The Times and The Telegraph, called for his sacking over accusations of antisemitism.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
There have been publications about nicotine transmission and neonates after blood transfusion.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 1 June 2026
Texas Monthly and other publications have long employed dedicated barbecue writers who document pitmasters, smokehouses and regional traditions with the same seriousness often given to fine dining.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The White House lawn and presidential residence itself was locked down after dozens of apparent gunshots rang out near the area, as reported by multiple publications and captured in video footage.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 May 2026
Our interns bring experience from college and other news outlets, and stood out as leaders at their school publications.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publications
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Heuermann is an avid ready of books and periodicals, Toulon told ABC News.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Visitors can enter through the fly, then sit in the library among books selected by Gone examining tourism, colonization, sugar production and the history of the Caribbean and Latin America.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The malware devotes considerable attention to CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) systems, which allow for faster and more reliable software releases by automating the building, testing, and deploying of code changes.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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While the bulk of earnings season is in the rearview mirror, Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, sees a few key releases for investors this week.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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With her father’s trade closed to her, Enda steals her brother’s immigration papers, sews her savings into the lining of her jacket, and sets sail for Canada.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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In San Francisco, patrons and politicians courting big-budget opera, dance, and theater productions were pushed by protests to designate funds for cultural centers in the Mission and other neighborhoods.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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When studios face financial strain, productions are delayed, moved to lower cost locations, or canceled altogether.—
Bill Lockyer,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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One way to reduce the risk of this happening is to connect the AI model to a body of legal material, such as case law and treatises.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Skyhorse has since published a dozen or so books by Kennedy, including a memoir and several more anti-vaccine treatises.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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The company is designing an AI app to help junior workers ensure quality control, consult manufacturer manuals—even for client-specific building codes.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The occupants of the houses received clear user manuals to that effect.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 26,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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Erasures from his the poet’s journals narrate the speaker’s visit to his father in prison through the pinhole of what’s left of memory.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Lloyd’s List is one of the oldest shipping industry trade journals in the world.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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His hours-long speeches, stuffed with classical allusions and thundering with invective, were distributed as pamphlets by the millions.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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But the emergency evacuation pamphlets aren't the only thing Bina proudly displays in her bathroom.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Publications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publications. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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