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Definition of publishednext
as in posted

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verb

past tense of publish
1
as in printed
to produce and release for distribution in printed form our local animal shelter publishes a newsletter

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2
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That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play.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
From From the Front Line, which was published last month by New York Review Books. — Vasily Grossman, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 Jake revealed in an essay about his parents, which was published on Substack in April, that Romy informed him of their deaths. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 June 2026 The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes. — Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 As the book published, the two wanted to know the fates of some of the US pilots lost in combat in Thailand, including McKinney. — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 The findings were published on Monday in the journal Acta Palaeontologica Polonica. — CBS News, 30 June 2026 The Sacramento Bee published several notable stories Friday covering local government, public health and state worker policy. — Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026 Amid news of the investigation, TMZ published footage from a 2023 incident involving the former couple, in which Paul was seen yelling and throwing chairs at Mortensen while a child was nearby. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for published
  1. publicized
  2. printed
  3. announced
  4. broadcast
  5. issued
  6. declared
  7. proclaimed
  8. posted
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
  • Many vigil attendees wore shirts printed with the faces of the victims.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • This version was printed in Exeter, New Hampshire, July 16 to 19, 1776.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of printed
Verb
  • The heat has become so unbearable in Japan that weather officials in April announced a new term for days when maximum temperatures exceed 104 degrees — kokushobi, meaning harsh or cruel heat, according to the Japan Times.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Harry last saw his father in February 2024, shortly after it was announced that the monarch was undergoing treatment for cancer, though the palace never specified the type.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of announced
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
Definition of broadcast
Verb
  • In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The judge also issued Paul custody of Ever on the same midweek day each week without overnights as well as alternating weekends.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of issued
Verb
  • The State Department on Tuesday congratulated conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori after she was declared the winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election by a razor-thin margin.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • The military declared McKinney dead in March 1946, though no crash site had been identified, let alone any remains of the man from Providence, Rhode Island.
    — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of declared
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
Definition of proclaimed
Verb
  • Following Politico's report, Platner reiterated his denial in a video posted on social media the afternoon of July 6.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • They were initially rumored to make up the album cover, but that proved untrue when Bridgers formally announced Lost Weekend and posted the official glitchy cover art (that was shot by Olof Grind, who also captured Punisher).
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
Definition of posted

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