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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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as in published
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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
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
The 42-seat cinema has largely hosted private screenings for family members, with studios supplying major releases, but presidents have also hosted higher profile, publicized screenings with guests from the entertainment industry.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
But now, Duffy has recently publicized in a series of network news appearances that NASA is looking for new ideas for moon landers from SpaceX rivals like Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The identity of the infant’s parents has not yet been publicized.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Due to the high-profile nature of his case, his exact prison location has not been publicized.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has publicized a lengthy criminal history for Roberts, including a 2020 arrest in New York state on a charge of criminal possession of a weapon, details of which have been sealed.
—Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
The office has not yet publicized any event with Noem.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
The image was publicized when an X account called The Rooster, which comments on Ohio politics, shared a screengrab from a virtual meeting that appeared to show one of Taylor’s staffers, Angelo Elia, sitting in front of the flag.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
After authorities publicized the case last November, more people reported assaults by the defendant, dramatically increasing the number of crimes charged against Sarceno Orla.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
The 42-seat cinema has largely hosted private screenings for family members, with studios supplying major releases, but presidents have also hosted higher profile, publicized screenings with guests from the entertainment industry.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
But now, Duffy has recently publicized in a series of network news appearances that NASA is looking for new ideas for moon landers from SpaceX rivals like Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The identity of the infant’s parents has not yet been publicized.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Due to the high-profile nature of his case, his exact prison location has not been publicized.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The Department of Homeland Security has publicized a lengthy criminal history for Roberts, including a 2020 arrest in New York state on a charge of criminal possession of a weapon, details of which have been sealed.
—Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
The office has not yet publicized any event with Noem.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
The image was publicized when an X account called The Rooster, which comments on Ohio politics, shared a screengrab from a virtual meeting that appeared to show one of Taylor’s staffers, Angelo Elia, sitting in front of the flag.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicized
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According to Bloomberg, Binance wrote the basic code to power World Liberty’s stablecoin, USD1, and has promoted the coin to its 280 million users around the globe.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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White can’t be listed as an emergency third QB on Sunday unless he is promoted to the 53-man roster.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Trump announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Canada on Saturday over a TV ad featuring footage of former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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More tenants could be announced at Everette Downs with a commercial building space and an outparcel still available, Robinson said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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At that time, 112 people, or about 8 percent of its workforce, were let go, according to published reports.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Season 3 stars Parkey Posey and Jason Isaacs both spilled that info according to published reports.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Gabbiadini scored five times in 15 league games, but was sold that same season to Derby County at a loss.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Laster allegedly sold this information to two betters for about $100,000.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vonn declared her initial refusal to visit the White House in December 2017, just ahead of the 2018 Pyeonchang Winter Olympics.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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This marks the second time in two decades that the US has declared genocide in Sudan.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The organization monitors thousands of hotels and actually has a way for travelers to submit complaints in the event their experience does not match an advertised star ranking.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Airlines must include mandatory taxes and fees in advertised prices.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Scripture must be proclaimed as liberation, not confinement.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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As many books have proclaimed, the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825 solidified New York’s reputation as the Empire State.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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Going Dutch, which is wholly owned by Fox Entertainment, is an outgrowth of Leary’s broadcast direct deal with the company.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Above all, broadcast hero stories internally; behavior follows narrative.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Publicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicized. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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