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
Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
The vast majority of the deportations had not been publicized.
—Mathew Miranda
updated March 4, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The police department posted the video clips and an accompanying narrative Sunday but had not publicized it as of Monday morning.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
These arrests were highly publicized, which led to more blockaders showing up and more arrests, which in turn led to more crackdowns—the kind of news-generating feedback loop that every direct-action protest movement seeks to achieve.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Raffio said Northeast Delta Dental also has publicized the state benefits using radio advertising and social media, among other efforts.
—Phil Galewitz, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Bass also contended in interviews that Crowley failed to inform her of the fire danger presented by forecasted Santa Ana winds, despite those warnings being widely publicized by the National Weather Service and in media reports for days in advance.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Minaj’s rightward political turn has been highly publicized, but its outsized amplification on the X platform seems to have caught the eyes of the Cyabra team.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Paramount, after making multiple bids to purchase the studio, attempted a hostile takeover after the Netflix deal was publicized.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 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
Conservative Christian advocacy organization Texas Values publicized the complaint.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
The vast majority of the deportations had not been publicized.
—Mathew Miranda
updated March 4, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The police department posted the video clips and an accompanying narrative Sunday but had not publicized it as of Monday morning.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
These arrests were highly publicized, which led to more blockaders showing up and more arrests, which in turn led to more crackdowns—the kind of news-generating feedback loop that every direct-action protest movement seeks to achieve.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Raffio said Northeast Delta Dental also has publicized the state benefits using radio advertising and social media, among other efforts.
—Phil Galewitz, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Bass also contended in interviews that Crowley failed to inform her of the fire danger presented by forecasted Santa Ana winds, despite those warnings being widely publicized by the National Weather Service and in media reports for days in advance.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Minaj’s rightward political turn has been highly publicized, but its outsized amplification on the X platform seems to have caught the eyes of the Cyabra team.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Paramount, after making multiple bids to purchase the studio, attempted a hostile takeover after the Netflix deal was publicized.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicized
Adjective
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Listing agent Robert Sullivan declined to comment on the property beyond what is in published listing remarks.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The bill comes as self-driving car operator Waymo tries to gain a foothold in Illinois, according to published reports.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The suspension of Global Entry, long promoted by the government as a time-saving benefit for frequent international travelers, drew swift criticism from Democratic lawmakers and industry groups.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Veasey said honoring a figure associated with resistance to school desegregation conflicts with the inclusive ideals baseball has long promoted.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The famed Magic City adult entertainment club won’t be featured at next week’s Atlanta Hawks promotional night, the NBA announced on Monday.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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To many people’s surprise, Sumerian, a newcomer to those lofty acquisition heights, had come out on top in a deal that was announced two weeks later during the Berlin Film Festival, where the movie had its international premiere.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That 5% cap is the advertised limit.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Historically, that business model had allowed sports networks to collect other people's money by getting pay-TV operators to include their channels in most premium tiers—with fees tacked on to advertised rates that kept increasing year after year.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In May 2025, a 1,871-square-foot single-family residence in the 3800 block of Corina Way sold for $3,300,000, a price per square foot of $1,764.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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It was originally sold to someone overseas who ultimately couldn’t complete the purchase, so there were some details that hadn’t been finished.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Moments after Palisades won the City Section Open Division boys basketball title, EJ Popoola declared his team was far from done.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Harvey declared a state of financial emergency in October, appealing to the state for help.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 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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An impressive 86 Grammys will be handed out pre-broadcast.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 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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“Publicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicized. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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