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verb

past tense of publish

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Recent Examples of published
Adjective
That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
But it wasn’t made public until last week, when South Korean channel and CNN affiliate JTBC obtained the report and published its damning details. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The notice said the solicitation for a no-bid contract could be published as early as Friday. CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 It's published by Sony, a company at the intersection of Western and Japanese philosophies. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026 The treatments these clinics offer were developed from case studies published in the late 1990s and have recently been tested in larger trials. Dawn Fallik, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026 The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) published a longitudinal analysis tracking an enterprise-wide ambient AI rollout across 7,260 physicians over a 63-week period. Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In footage from the press conference published by the Associated Press, Gallo boasted about hiring and firing both Kirsten Dunst and Winona Ryder from the film before production began. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 From The Responsible Party, which will be published this month by Henry Holt. Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Her most recent book, Supervillain, was published by Lindhardt & Ringhof. Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for published
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
  • The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
    Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • However, the efficiency of that energy consumption depends on more than the efficiency rating printed on your HVAC equipment.
    Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In 1806, in lieu of windows, Joseph Dufour printed a wall-sized view of paradise.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Trump announced last month that there had been a breakthrough in his plan to end the war, with Israeli forces withdrawing as Hamas disarms and an International Stabilization Force working with a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Brian’s Angels, a nonprofit homeless outreach in Bristol, announced that its community center will be closing at the end of August after 11 years.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • In separate filings, both media outlets raised questions as to the validity of the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption, a provision established under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Sandoval issued a leadoff walk to George Springer and gave up a single to catcher Alejandro Kirk, and Springer scored on Ernie Clement’s force-out.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Minnesota State Fair says ticket sales have been suspended and refunds will be issued for those who already purchased tickets.
    Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Six people, including two children and two teenagers, were declared dead on arrival, Tanaji said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Tehran declared the strait closed again after accusing Washington of violating the MoU by opening a new shipping route through the waterway.
    Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Its proclaimed intention was not merely to change the ways of art and literature but to transform life itself.
    Susan Rubin Suleiman, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Crowley has raised more than $775,000 -- more than double what Hong posted during the same period in July, according to a pre-primary campaign finance report.
    Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • On the flip side, when there was a flood in the lobby, one creator, who happened to be there, posted on social media.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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