PUBLISHED Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

published 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of published

as in posted

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published

2 of 2

verb

past tense of publish

as in printed

to produce and release for distribution in printed form our local animal shelter publishes a newsletter

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as in announced

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

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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That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play.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

After the piece was published, a spokesperson for Anduril reached out to Lee with several urgent requests for correction. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026 At least 75 data center projects worth more than $130 billion total were delayed or cancelled in the first three months of this year, according to a Data Center Watch report published in June. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 The first — published just over a decade ago — showed using the sauna four to seven times per week was associated with a 40% to 60% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death, compared to those who only went once a week. — Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026 Many readers criticize the timing of the article, suggesting it should have been published earlier to allow for better trip planning. — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026 First published in 1989, The Babysitter and its three sequels — The Babysitter II (1991), The Babysitter III (1993), and The Babysitter IV (1995) — were pivotal in defining Stine as a preeminent horror and children’s author. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026 Shortly after the report was published, sources debunked it, stating that Harry and Meghan have no intention of apologizing to the royal family. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 Oct. 2026 This article was co-published with Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom. — Steve Fisher special Correspondent follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 There was another surge in the 1990s, due largely to the effort of Connecticut native Jim Beloff, who published a series of popular ukulele songbooks and also helped design sleek new ukulele models called The Fluke and The Flea. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 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

Definition of publicized

Verb

The McDonald County Clerk's office announced later that day that the Big Sugar Gravel permit had been approved.

— Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
The organization reported more than 13 percent growth in demand for Made in Green in its 2025-26 annual report, announced in September.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of announced

Adjective

Federal prohibition still locks plant-touching brands out of Meta, Google, most broadcast and print channels, and, sometimes, even basic financial plumbing.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of broadcast

Verb

Before Kenya reported its case, there had been no active cases outside Congo since Uganda declared its outbreak over in late August.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Busan Mayor Park Chun Jae-soo declared the festival open, delivering his first opening-night address as mayor.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of declared

Adjective

Stitched together, these scenes form a meandering narrative that responds to Wilson’s own proclaimed curiosities, but also apertures onto thornier and more existential topics.

— Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of proclaimed

Verb

On his own Facebook page, Castronovo posted a message to fans Saturday prior to the concert.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Large sheets of roofing material peeled off of the Rest and Relax Inn in Pensacola, Florida, due to powerful storm winds, as seen in footage posted to Instagram.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026

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