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
Mark Dee
april 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
This means that books can fall through the cracks; some are under-edited or under-publicized even if the people working on these books are trying their best.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The clinical trial became a boon for Abbott, which publicized the results to wrest market share from Mead Johnson.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
To counter this, Laird publicized a number of tests that demonstrated how managers could be easily gulled by the inflated self-assessments of job applicants, or simply react in subjective, unpredictable ways.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Since changes to Boot Tan Fest were publicized, some ticket holders have complained about not being able to get a refund since this is a ski festival that no longer includes skiing.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Bojovic’s arrest was widely publicized, garnering attention from news outlets across the country.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Central Command has publicized military action aimed at the Iranian mine threat -- including strikes this week with bunker-busting bombs along the Iranian coastline, from where Iran could potentially launch anti-ship missiles at vessels transiting the strait.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 19 Mar. 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
Commissioners Alexis Pickering and Dave McKinney haven’t run for office in a partisan race or otherwise publicized their party affiliations.
—Mark Dee
april 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
This means that books can fall through the cracks; some are under-edited or under-publicized even if the people working on these books are trying their best.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The clinical trial became a boon for Abbott, which publicized the results to wrest market share from Mead Johnson.
—David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
To counter this, Laird publicized a number of tests that demonstrated how managers could be easily gulled by the inflated self-assessments of job applicants, or simply react in subjective, unpredictable ways.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Since changes to Boot Tan Fest were publicized, some ticket holders have complained about not being able to get a refund since this is a ski festival that no longer includes skiing.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Bojovic’s arrest was widely publicized, garnering attention from news outlets across the country.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Central Command has publicized military action aimed at the Iranian mine threat -- including strikes this week with bunker-busting bombs along the Iranian coastline, from where Iran could potentially launch anti-ship missiles at vessels transiting the strait.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicized
Adjective
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Mayor Johnson introduced the taxi fare hike proposal back in September 2025, according to published reports.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to published national figures, Turkey recorded roughly 1.51 million inbound health visitors in 2024.—
Connie Etemadi,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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He was recently promoted as EMEA content chief Angela Jain gets set to splash the cash on European originals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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The defense minster last week announced the establishment of a new office dedicated to studying China’s Pacific activity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Finally, the market got the call from its landlord confirming that a development was incoming, and Smorgasburg announced its closure last November.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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About 88% of respondents believe all fees should be included in the advertised pricing.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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This lawsuit marks the second judgment in which the consumer giant was selling expired over the counter medications to California consumers and the sixth judgment in which the company was charging customers a higher amount than the lowest advertised price, prosecutors said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But records show a bank sold the home to Yu last year.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s beachfront real estate sold for thousands of dollars each game.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, officials in two southern California cities—Commerce and Bell Gardens—are proposing a sales tax increase after both cities declared a fiscal emergency over the new rules, which are set to come into effect on April 1.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Health care’s rural-urban divide in Missouri Washington University’s research is the first look at insured rates following the end of the federal public health emergency declared as a result of COVID-19.—
Meg Cunningham,
Kansas City Star,
31 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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Cuba’s government displayed on the broadcast nautical maps to show where the Pro-Line was spotted, its route through Cuban waters and the location where the shooting occurred.—
David Smiley,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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The broadcast episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger debuts in syndication across the United States this weekend.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Publicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicized. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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