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
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
The 42-seat cinema has largely hosted private screenings for family members, with studios supplying major releases, but presidents have also hosted higher profile, publicized screenings with guests from the entertainment industry.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The identity of the infant’s parents has not yet been publicized.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Due to the high-profile nature of his case, his exact prison location has not been publicized.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The office has not yet publicized any event with Noem.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 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
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
The 42-seat cinema has largely hosted private screenings for family members, with studios supplying major releases, but presidents have also hosted higher profile, publicized screenings with guests from the entertainment industry.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
The identity of the infant’s parents has not yet been publicized.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Due to the high-profile nature of his case, his exact prison location has not been publicized.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The office has not yet publicized any event with Noem.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicized
Adjective
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The change in leadership at the ICE office in Phoenix and in more than half a dozen other cities reflects a push by some members of the Trump administration to expand aggressive-style immigration arrests and tactics, according to published reports.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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At that time, 112 people, or about 8 percent of its workforce, were let go, according to published reports.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite multiple reports from the students' parents and other employees and school families, the complaint claims, Milwaukee Public Schools leadership didn't take disciplinary actions against Kalumbula, but promoted him to acting principal of Milwaukee French Immersion School.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wash has been promoted to director of programming and original productions at Screambox, Variety has learned.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Energy Minister Abbas Alibadi also announced that water supplies will be cut off on some evenings to refill reservoirs, urging citizens to reduce consumption by 20% to avoid rationing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The pair announced their engagement on October 5, 2025, with a joint Instagram post of what appeared to be an engagement shoot with photos of Destiny showing glimpses of her new rock.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This means melatonin supplements can contain significantly more of the active ingredient than advertised or necessary, as well as harmful hidden additives.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The organization monitors thousands of hotels and actually has a way for travelers to submit complaints in the event their experience does not match an advertised star ranking.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The injured man told them that a female friend had taken his truck and sold it to a man at a game room near East Berry Street and South Riverside Drive, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Formed in 1921, the body first sold poppies on November 11 of that year.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During that entire time, the fans demanded Harrison be fired and pundits declared that the Mavericks had just made a potentially franchise killing move.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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His three-day trial in October ended with a hung jury, and 4th District Judge Patrick Miller declared a mistrial.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The name stuck and the 1901 show was gladly proclaimed the Great American Royal cattle show.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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The country’s electoral authority, stacked with Maduro sympathizers, proclaimed him the winner amid allegations of vote-rigging, which the government denied.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Going Dutch, which is wholly owned by Fox Entertainment, is an outgrowth of Leary’s broadcast direct deal with the company.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Above all, broadcast hero stories internally; behavior follows narrative.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Publicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicized. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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