as in published
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as in promoted
to provide publicity for
the movie studios widely publicized their summer blockbusters
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as in announced
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 publicized
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
The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The clinical trial became a boon for Abbott, which publicized the results to wrest market share from Mead Johnson.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The complaint also contends that none of the firefighters who were arrested had their charges announced by city officials via a press release the way Norfleet’s arrest was publicized in statements from the police and fire departments.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
The couple waved to the cameras before riding off in a vintage Jaguar—the perfect ending to a gorgeous (and extremely well-publicized) day.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Commissioners Alexis Pickering and Dave McKinney haven’t run for office in a partisan race or otherwise publicized their party affiliations.
—Mark Dee
april 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
This means that books can fall through the cracks; some are under-edited or under-publicized even if the people working on these books are trying their best.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The clinical trial became a boon for Abbott, which publicized the results to wrest market share from Mead Johnson.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
To counter this, Laird publicized a number of tests that demonstrated how managers could be easily gulled by the inflated self-assessments of job applicants, or simply react in subjective, unpredictable ways.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 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
The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
The initiative has not been publicized by the companies.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The clinical trial became a boon for Abbott, which publicized the results to wrest market share from Mead Johnson.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The complaint also contends that none of the firefighters who were arrested had their charges announced by city officials via a press release the way Norfleet’s arrest was publicized in statements from the police and fire departments.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
The couple waved to the cameras before riding off in a vintage Jaguar—the perfect ending to a gorgeous (and extremely well-publicized) day.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Commissioners Alexis Pickering and Dave McKinney haven’t run for office in a partisan race or otherwise publicized their party affiliations.
—Mark Dee
april 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
This means that books can fall through the cracks; some are under-edited or under-publicized even if the people working on these books are trying their best.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The clinical trial became a boon for Abbott, which publicized the results to wrest market share from Mead Johnson.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
To counter this, Laird publicized a number of tests that demonstrated how managers could be easily gulled by the inflated self-assessments of job applicants, or simply react in subjective, unpredictable ways.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicized
Adjective
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Mayor Johnson introduced the taxi fare hike proposal back in September 2025, according to published reports.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to published national figures, Turkey recorded roughly 1.51 million inbound health visitors in 2024.—
Connie Etemadi,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Part of the same generation from La Masia as Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, who both broke into the first team before Flick arrived, Bernal was promoted from the academy by the German coach for his debut campaign in the 2024-25 season.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sierzputowski joined the fair in 2020 as a coordinator, and was promoted to director of programming in 2021 and artistic director in 2023 before her appointment last year as director.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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On that trip, the couple announced Meghan's pregnancy with Archie.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The deal announced early Tuesday comes after LAUSD and the unions for teachers and school administrators reached tentative agreements Sunday on new contracts.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As much as Dexter second-guesses herself, her advertised intensity rarely comes to bear.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
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About 88% of respondents believe all fees should be included in the advertised pricing.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For many years prior to Tedla opening the restaurant, her mother made and sold injera, the Ethiopian spongy bread, and ran a catering business in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sportico does not count investment income, such as interest payments or dividends, but does include payouts from equity stakes athletes have sold.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Oceanside’s City Council declared a local emergency last November after sediment reduced the depth of the harbor’s main channel to as little 10 feet, creating a navigation hazard.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) ruled the fire accidental and declared the cause of the fire undetermined.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
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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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The broadcast episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger debuts in syndication across the United States this weekend.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Publicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicized. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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