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
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
He and his father haven’t been as widely publicized as some of their counterparts.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
My journey will be publicized and glamorized, but my evolution process is sacred to me.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to change its tactics in immigration enforcement operations, moving away from sweeping raids that have been publicized in some cities across the country.
—Elliott Davis, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2025
Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia publicized her bid for Council president, thrusting the typical backroom negotiations into the public eye while citing a desire to disrupt a process that has become exclusive and turned the job into an appointment.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The events, which have been publicized widely on social media, began in Daly City in September as a fun way to launch the start of the store’s new street food program, according to Patricia Francisco, the Seafood City’s head of digital marketing and events.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Her independent research that earned her the scholarship was conducted over the past couple years at a local research institution, which Khattar declined to identify, saying her mentor does not want that information publicized.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Musk, a billionaire and the world's richest man, made his comments after the NASA head publicized his decision to reopen the agency's contract with SpaceX for a moon lander.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Later, Pine concludes that Teddy is in league with an associate named Gilberto Hanson, but his ally Sally Price-Jones (Hayley Squires) discovers that Hanson died 17 years prior in a helicopter crash that was never publicized.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
He and his father haven’t been as widely publicized as some of their counterparts.
—Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
My journey will be publicized and glamorized, but my evolution process is sacred to me.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to change its tactics in immigration enforcement operations, moving away from sweeping raids that have been publicized in some cities across the country.
—Elliott Davis, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2025
Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia publicized her bid for Council president, thrusting the typical backroom negotiations into the public eye while citing a desire to disrupt a process that has become exclusive and turned the job into an appointment.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The events, which have been publicized widely on social media, began in Daly City in September as a fun way to launch the start of the store’s new street food program, according to Patricia Francisco, the Seafood City’s head of digital marketing and events.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Her independent research that earned her the scholarship was conducted over the past couple years at a local research institution, which Khattar declined to identify, saying her mentor does not want that information publicized.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Musk, a billionaire and the world's richest man, made his comments after the NASA head publicized his decision to reopen the agency's contract with SpaceX for a moon lander.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicized
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The Reiners were last seen together at the Christmas party at Conan O’Brien’s house the night before, where Nick reportedly argued with his father, according to published reports.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2025
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At its Durham headquarters in November last year, 20% of the workforce was trimmed, according to published reports.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Dec. 2025
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He was eventually promoted to the 53-man roster and played in the final five games of the regular season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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He was promoted to Commander in May 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The new detail in the Maryland ICE shooting was first announced Thursday by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, which is investigating the incident.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Rapids, with first-time head coach Matt Wells now in charge, are expected to bring in at least a pair of new assistants of Wells’s choice, to be announced before the season starts.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For many users, however, the beverage didn’t have the advertised effect.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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All advertised prize amounts are before taxes.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The new California law or Assembly Bill 1830 requires most tortillas and corn masa products sold to contain folic acid, a vitamin important to infant health, according to CalMatters.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The building was sold in 1951 for $600 and turned into a home, records show.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Gillispie was released from prison in 2011, exonerated in 2017 and declared wrongfully imprisoned in 2021.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Adding to American pressure, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared support for Iranian protesters, likely heightening paranoia in Tehran.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The self proclaimed Aura Lord is Back.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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With a lawsuit against it dismissed in court last week, Bloomfield Mayor Anthony Harrington’s administration on Tuesday proclaimed victory over former Deputy Mayor Rickford Kirton, one of its most outspoken critics.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Framed as a broadcast true crime documentary made after Salazar’s trial, this brilliant lo-fi effort enlists several more talking heads to balance out the whodunnit.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sanchez, who is also a Masked Singer alum, was in Indianapolis for a broadcast appearance on Fox Sports when the altercation occurred.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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