published 1 of 2

Definition of publishednext

published

2 of 2

verb

past tense of publish

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of published
Adjective
Listing agent Robert Sullivan declined to comment on the property beyond what is in published listing remarks. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 Napolitano, who was also a published author, said his mother sold out of watermelons two days in a row, and the rest was history. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Arkansas Online, 22 May 2026 The update came after the British government on Thursday published documents relating to Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as a trade envoy in 2001. Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for published
Recent Examples of Synonyms for published
Verb
  • Then came the White Lady (gin, lemon, Cointreau) first printed in the early ‘20s and made cannon in 1930.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
  • Each beam in the shop was printed in 133 layers (about 800 layers for the whole bridge).
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.
    Luke Connors, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
  • Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
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
Verb
  • Evacuation orders were issued for the area Thursday, but they were lifted that night after the vapor conditions improved, McGovern said.
    Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
  • Georgia State University’s downtown campus is also within the advisory area and issued an alert to its students.
    Andre Butso, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • Though Williams was declared cancer-free, he was moved to a new role on staff as assistant head coach.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
  • The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency as a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa sparks concern that the deadly virus could spread beyond the region — including into the United States.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • In 1948, the independent state of Israel was proclaimed in Tel Aviv by David Ben-Gurion, who became its first prime minister.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • The ruling, upheld by the state Supreme Court, prompted the mayor, who proclaimed at the time that failure was not an option, to pursue other options to make the project’s tall buildings possible.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 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
  • That box office low point in the franchise — which went into theaters with a lot of behind-the-scenes melodrama (Lord & Miller were fired and the directing reins handed to Ron Howard — posted a 4-day over Memorial Day weekend of $103M domestic and another $52M abroad.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026
  • Their bonds were set at $500 each, and as of Tuesday afternoon, neither man had posted bond, according to Miami-Dade Corrections website.
    Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 19 May 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Published.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/published. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on published

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster