publishing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of publishingnext
as in publication

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verb

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

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

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Recent Examples of publishing
Noun
The Sun enters your 9th House, beginning a month of exploration, study, travel, publishing, culture, and questions that stretch your understanding of the world. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026 Over the last decade, Catapult included a publishing imprint, digital magazine and courses for budding and established writers. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
Warner Music Group has announced a plan to combine its global sync operations, bringing together its recorded music and publishing divisions into a single unit. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 The state began publishing climate assessments in 2006, reviewing new and existing research to map risks California faces region by region. — Gio Insignares, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for publishing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publishing
  1. publication
  2. printing
  3. announcing
  4. production
  5. issuing
  6. posting
  7. manufacture
  8. declaring
Noun
  • The Post also checked its findings against Zillow rent and home value data, which are published monthly and run to within weeks of publication.
    — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As of publication, the EP is number one on Apple Music's top country music albums chart and number one on Apple Music's overall top albums.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of publication
Verb
  • Showcase your best memories of the year by printing photos ahead of time, then add one each day to create a complete display.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Importantly, this isn't four nozzles printing simultaneously.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of printing
Verb
  • As Hinojosa gained in the polls this summer, Abbott reversed his position on data centers, announcing a moratorium on new developments and an audit on the use of water and energy.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In her new role, Danielle will help celebrate her aunt's life and accomplishments while offering a personal perspective on the woman behind the music, according to a press release announcing the appointment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcing
Noun
  • Ingrid traveled to California to research pitaya, studying different varieties, cultivation techniques, production systems, and all the potential benefits of introducing the crop to Puerto Rico.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The steps come as film and TV production in the area continues on a downward trend.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of production
Verb
  • County officials responsible for issuing building permits have been accused of failing to conduct adequate inspections to ensure developers comply with safety guidelines and construction standards.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The decision upheld a preliminary injunction rather than issuing a final judgment in the case.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of issuing
Verb
  • To prepare for the holiday season, retailers are posting more permanent part-time jobs in place of seasonal roles, says Ullrich.
    — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Ahsan Masih was accused of posting blasphemous content to TikTok in 2023, and was sentenced to death the following year.
    — Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of posting
Noun
  • This innovation—the mass manufacture of ammonia, vastly more efficient than scraping guano off remote islands or grinding mountains of bison bones—removed the most critical nutrient bottleneck in global agriculture.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The design is locked in, but such things as tooling, certifications and volume manufacture need backer cash.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of manufacture
Verb
  • If Taipei refrains from crossing the ultimate red line of declaring formal independence, Beijing appears confident in its long-term strategy of integration.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Citizenship revoked retroactively The October judgment goes beyond simply declaring that Acosta Torres is no longer an American citizen.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
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