publish

verb

ˈpə-blish How to pronounce publish (audio)
Definition of publishnext
1
as in to print
to produce and release for distribution in printed form our local animal shelter publishes a newsletter

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2
as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly will publish the exam scores as soon as they are available

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Recent Examples of publish Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. — Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026 The study is published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 This a male-specific, puberty-onset shift, documented by a 1999 study published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Pictures of the crash scene, published by KTVU, show the police car was unmarked but equipped with lights. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for publish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publish
  1. print
  2. announce
  3. issue
  4. declare
  5. reprint
  6. proclaim
  7. post
  8. advertise
Verb
  • Rather than simply printing Wong’s illustrations onto fabric, the studio opted to preserve the artwork’s integrity by visibly sewing the cut-outs onto the fabric itself.
    — Roddy Clarke, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Off Chattahoochee Avenue, a business park with two dozen container suites is home to hairstylists, barbers, a florist, a phlebotomist and a 3D-printing business.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of print
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  • Like whether aliens will be announced by the US government, whether a coup attempt will take place in Russia — even whether the earth is flat.
    — Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Samsung Confirms Launch Date Of New Galaxy Foldables Samsung has announced its latest Galaxy Unpacked event.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of announce
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  • Video showed Quansah’s studs colliding with Gallardo’s calf and the referee issued Quansah a red card that delighted the crowd as England’s lineup was reduced to 10 men.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Balogun was issued a red card in a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, earning him an automatic suspension.
    — Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of issue
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  • In 2012, when Mark Walter and his partners bought the Dodgers, team president Stan Kasten declared mediocrity would no longer be acceptable.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • However, the polarizing trend has officially been declared *the* pants of summer 2026 thanks to celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of declare
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  • Meanwhile, some restaurant owners and hospitality experts argue the law will create undue burdens on mom-and-pop businesses (such as paying to reprint menus).
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Definition of reprint
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  • Her Valley girl howl will stop you in your tracks, proclaiming friendship, revolution, and, yeah, lust.
    — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
  • While the Declaration of Independence proclaimed liberty, slavery remained legal in New York.
    — Tunisia Morrison, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Definition of proclaim
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  • In the third week, all seven nights posted increases in occupancy, compared to the same period in 2025.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Nneka Ogwumike, the Sparks’ other All-Star, posted 25 points and 12 rebounds, Dearica Hamby and Rae Burrell both scored 17, and Erica Wheeler had 15 points and eight assists.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of post
Verb
  • Metro has advertised limited edition tap cards for different countries and leaned into social media to promote public transit during the games.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Some bags advertise waterproof material, while others have water-resistant bottoms or in some cases, no resistance at all.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Definition of advertise

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