publicizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of publicize
1
as in promotes
to provide publicity for the movie studios widely publicized their summer blockbusters

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2
as in announces
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 publicizes Alan Greenspan Anjali Sundaram | CNBC Already, Warsh has made expectations clear for a shift in how the Fed publicizes information. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 July 2026 The Federal Aviation Administration sets and publicizes flight restrictions around high-profile events and limits drone use within a specific radius. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026 The Social Security Administration then publicizes it and accepts public comments. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 The federation, based inside Beth El, is entirely volunteer-run and rarely publicizes events or occasions — a sharp contrast to the vibe in the Jewish metropolises of South Florida. — Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicizes
  1. promotes
  2. announces
  3. sells
  4. publishes
  5. declares
  6. proclaims
  7. advertises
Verb
  • Massaging it into the scalp promotes growth (stimulating blood flow to the area is how the magic happens), while applying it through the lengths reduces breakage and smoothes each strand for a silky, frizz-free finish.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Dietary fiber helps add bulk to stool and promotes regular bowel movements.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of promotes
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  • The king announces that whoever can lift and string a sacred bow belonging to the Hindu deity Shiva may marry his daughter, Sita.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • That break doesn’t last long as next day Susie’s sister announces a last-minute Christmas wedding… and Susie convinces Alec to tag along.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of announces
Verb
  • The Fathom is Ford’s bet that a cheaper electric truck sells where an expensive one didn’t.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Anthropic’s enterprise focus differs from that of its chief rival, OpenAI, which primarily sells to average consumers through subscriptions and ads on free versions of ChatGPT.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of sells
Verb
  • The public has 60 days to submit comments on the proposal before the USDA publishes a final rule.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Let’s Dish also publishes on Tuesdays from Food Insider Katelyn Umholtz.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of publishes
Verb
  • English as official language Idaho already has a state law that declares English our official language.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The best time to buy depends on the product, the urgency and the shopper’s budget — not on when a retailer declares its biggest event.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of declares
Verb
  • Assane proclaims his innocence, but everything points to his guilt.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Robert proclaims his son a prodigy, and John’s childhood is swept away from him.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclaims
Verb
  • Novo Nordisk, which makes Wegovy and Ozempic, advertises list prices ranging from $149 per month to $399 per month, depending on the dose.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The billboard along Independence advertises the Charlotte FC soccer team.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of advertises

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