publicize

verb

ˈpə-blə-ˌsīz How to pronounce publicize (audio)
Definition of publicizenext
1
as in to promote
to provide publicity for the movie studios widely publicized their summer blockbusters

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2
as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly the city hasn't done a good job of publicizing the new regulations for its recycling operation

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Recent Examples of publicize Howard Stern‘s former executive assistant can’t publicize her experiences working for the SiriusXM host and his wife, a court has ruled. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Although many social media influencers have publicized severe side effects from vaccines, side effects are overwhelmingly mild. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The research was led by Serena Tucci, assistant professor of anthropology at Yale University, whose work was publicized in a university press release on June 30. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 The free event publicized a drone show, snow play, hands-on crafts, live music, food trucks and a holiday makers market. — Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for publicize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicize
  1. promote
  2. announce
  3. sell
  4. publish
  5. declare
  6. proclaim
  7. advertise
Verb
  • Perhaps Patrick Dorgu should stay on the left, but given United would be expected to have much more of the ball against promoted Hull next Saturday, Matheus Cunha would likely get in there for his attacking flair.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Wrangler and Lee owner Kontoor Brands has promoted Joseph Alkire to president and chief financial officer.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of promote
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  • The casting news was announced during the Disney Entertainment Showcase presentation at Disney’s D23 fan event in Anaheim, California on Friday.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Despite being away, Biya has continued to make key decisions from abroad, including a major military reshuffle announced earlier this month.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of announce
Verb
  • The new, 115,000 square-foot store is expected to employ around 450 people and will sell a variety of food, including produce, baked goods, deli products and will offer a selection of wine and beer.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Dania Beach headquarters campus that once served as the nerve center of now-defunct Spirit Airlines has been sold to a Boston hedge fund that served as the stalking horse bidder in a bankruptcy court auction.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sell
Verb
  • Iran's state broadcaster published the statement by the council's secretary, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, who is also a commander in the powerful Revolutionary Guard.
    — Duarte Dias, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • On Saturday, Yemeni government forces conducted a military operation targeting the Houthis, according to a statement published by Yemen’s Defense Ministry.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of publish
Verb
  • Last year, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, ended its decades-long armed campaign against the Turkish state, declaring a decision to disarm and disband as part of the peace effort.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • D’Arcy closes the window with an air of steely resolve, and in doing so declares the Rhaenyra who might have mourned her half-sister as dead and gone.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of declare
Verb
  • It's been a good six episodes since Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) at long last seized the Iron Throne and proclaimed herself Queen of the Seven Kingdoms in House of the Dragon Season 3.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
  • On Thursday, LeVota proclaimed his innocence and vowed to stay in office as the case proceeds.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of proclaim
Verb
  • The company also advertised heavy promotions for on-property Walt Disney World hotels.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • According to the lawsuit, Grubhub advertised that its drivers were likely to earn $26 per hour, when the vast majority never received that much.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of advertise

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