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, 21 Feb. 2026
The conservative Christian advocacy organization Texas Values publicized the the complaint, which does not identify the complaining parent.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Reyna’s photograph and description were publicized in the United States and Mexico, including in an Instagram post from the official White House account.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
As a rule, examining Polish posters of this ilk, and trying to guess which films are being publicized, is a deliciously difficult sport.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
A number of the people who have resigned their jobs in recent weeks had friendly dealings with Epstein after his 2008 conviction, which was widely publicized at the time.
—Lola Murti,dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, traumatic stress that develops while observing and listening to traumatized students has not been widely publicized and often is confused with burnout.
—Bruce Plopper, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Despite all this, throughout Sundance’s busy days of opening weekend, the marquee publicized a three-day residency by Denver band DeVotchKa, not the fest.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026
At the time, the incident was not publicized because the Soviets were not directly involved in the war.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 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
Paramount made multiple bids to purchase the studio, and attempted a hostile takeover after the Netflix deal was publicized.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
The conservative Christian advocacy organization Texas Values publicized the the complaint, which does not identify the complaining parent.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Reyna’s photograph and description were publicized in the United States and Mexico, including in an Instagram post from the official White House account.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
As a rule, examining Polish posters of this ilk, and trying to guess which films are being publicized, is a deliciously difficult sport.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
A number of the people who have resigned their jobs in recent weeks had friendly dealings with Epstein after his 2008 conviction, which was widely publicized at the time.
—Lola Murti,dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, traumatic stress that develops while observing and listening to traumatized students has not been widely publicized and often is confused with burnout.
—Bruce Plopper, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Despite all this, throughout Sundance’s busy days of opening weekend, the marquee publicized a three-day residency by Denver band DeVotchKa, not the fest.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026
At the time, the incident was not publicized because the Soviets were not directly involved in the war.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicized
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Currently, Chevron’s operations in Venezuela employ about 3,000 people and produce between 250,000 and 300,000 barrels of oil per day, according to published reports.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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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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He was promoted to deputy director under Clark in 2022.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Clark was hired as the union's director of player relations in 2010 and was promoted to deputy executive director in July 2013, when union head Michael Weiner's health declined because of a brain tumor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Know More Semafor pulled every diplomatic announcement from the China Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2017 and analyzed only formally announced bilateral visits to China by a foreign leader or diplomat.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Six other cartel members were killed and two were arrested, Mexico's Ministry of National Defense announced.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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However, there are other restrictions, including a $25,000 minimum deposit made by ACH to open the account and earn the advertised APY.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The new rule, adopted by the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, requires hotels to wrap those fees into the advertised price, and would apply to hotels located in the five boroughs, as well as any hotels advertising in New York City.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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With house‑inspired production and a darker, more experimental sound, the mini-album — which sold more than half a million copies in four days — hinted at the group’s creative ambition.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In that range, the sale has the potential to become one of the biggest in NFL history, after the Washington Commanders sold for roughly $6 billion in 2023.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Then, the presiding judge declared a mistrial on additional counts of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter as the jury did not produce a unanimous decision.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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She was declared legally dead in 1984, though her body was never found.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 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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