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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
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Since 2011, the last time the Dalai Lama issued a major statement on the question of succession and reaffirmed his authority to determine whether he will be reincarnated, Beijing has repeatedly publicized its intentions to install a rival Dalai Lama when the current one dies.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Will it be publicized in any way?
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
Only a handful of the photos were initially publicized by KTVB, but in the weeks after, dozens of other news outlets published more photos.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
While not widely publicized, less than scrupulous businesses have used cyberattacks to conduct surveillance on competitors, steal data and disrupt the other company’s business.
—Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That eyewitness, Fox said, has a video that has not yet been publicized.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
The unlikely friendship between Cunningham and Stills had not been publicized prior to the summer of 1996, when the GOP National Convention was held at the San Diego Convention Center.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
These developments follow months of aggressive and highly publicized immigration enforcement across the country, including in Chicago, which have had a ripple effect on Latino festivities.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 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
Keough's emotional letter to her grandmother was publicized as part of the legal dispute between Priscilla and her former business partners.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Since 2011, the last time the Dalai Lama issued a major statement on the question of succession and reaffirmed his authority to determine whether he will be reincarnated, Beijing has repeatedly publicized its intentions to install a rival Dalai Lama when the current one dies.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Will it be publicized in any way?
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
Only a handful of the photos were initially publicized by KTVB, but in the weeks after, dozens of other news outlets published more photos.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
While not widely publicized, less than scrupulous businesses have used cyberattacks to conduct surveillance on competitors, steal data and disrupt the other company’s business.
—Carlos Morales, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That eyewitness, Fox said, has a video that has not yet been publicized.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
The unlikely friendship between Cunningham and Stills had not been publicized prior to the summer of 1996, when the GOP National Convention was held at the San Diego Convention Center.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
These developments follow months of aggressive and highly publicized immigration enforcement across the country, including in Chicago, which have had a ripple effect on Latino festivities.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicized
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The study is the latest knock on a technology, for years promoted by oil and gas industry, that has often been touted as a climate solution.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Angela Grothaus and Lisa Human have been promoted to partners, recognizing their exceptional leadership and dedication to client service, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Netflix announced in July that the series is ending following its forthcoming 10th season.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS) was announced to great excitement across social media in late August.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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According to published rules for Energizer Park, political banners are prohibited, though no explicit mention is made of political clothing or accessories such as hats.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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The author moved to the United States from India at 7 years old and this is her second published novel.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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The email included a link to an ad for energy-efficient home appliances sold by a subsidiary of Whirlpool in Brazil.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Powerball winners, results for 9/6/25 lottery drawing jackpot A ticket bought in Missouri and a ticket sold in Texas matched all six numbers to win Saturday night's Powerball jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bower was found by police with a gunshot wound to the head and declared dead at the scene, a police sergeant told Enquirer media partner Fox 19.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Indirect reporting lines must be declared and assessed on a case-by-case basis.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Certain equipment may be required to reach advertised speeds.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Parking gates will close 30 minutes before the advertised closing times of the ticket gates, according to the Lebanon Police Department.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In 2004, Chicago officials proclaimed the corner of Foster and Kedzie avenues in the North Park neighborhood as Kun Chae Bae Way, but Bae declined to allow the sign to be erected.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Landau after all was the music critic who famously proclaimed Bruce the future rock and roll.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Above all, broadcast hero stories internally; behavior follows narrative.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Of course, with a broadcast social network like X, everyone is both a patron and an owner of sorts.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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“Publicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicized. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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