publishing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of publishingnext
as in publication

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2 of 2

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
In this role, Allison will be a leading member of the executive team and manage publishing, marketing and other revenue opportunities. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 15 July 2026 Once a haven for politically sensitive titles and cross-border readers, Hong Kong’s publishing scene now navigates vague red lines, high-profile disappearances and prosecutions under security laws touted as vital for stability. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Verb
This story is part of a retrospective series commemorating NBC’s centennial that Variety is publishing through a partnership with NBCUniversal. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 July 2026 For much of her adult life, poet Mary Oliver pursued her métier in relative obscurity, publishing well respected if modestly selling volumes of her work. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 July 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
  • Ripple brings together diverse perspectives from other publications to show how the country is engaging with today's biggest stories.
    — Kristi Curry Rogers, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • Why Shop With Us Alexandra Malmed is a contributing writer with over a decade of fashion writing experience for publications including Vogue, Man Repeller, Byrdie, and Coveteur.
    — Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of publication
Verb
  • Their success reflects broader trends in the 3D-printing industry.
    — La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • However, despite the milestone, scientists are still a long way from printing fully functional replacement organs in orbit.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Definition of printing
Verb
  • Newsom raised $250,000 for his Campaign For Democracy PAC after asking supporters for donations to shore up his legal defense, hours after announcing the DOJ probe on June 15.
    — Lia Russell July 17, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • By announcing his intentions months out, Kerr enabled FloSports—and other media outlets ranging from the BBC to The Athletic and beyond—to build coverage in anticipation of the race, which in turn gives Kerr and his sponsor Brooks more exposure.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of announcing
Noun
  • By late May, Iran had restarted drone production and was replacing missile sites and launchers destroyed earlier in the war, sources told CNN.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Jaen city and surrounding Olive groves and trees, Jaen is known as the Olive Oil capital producing around 25% of global supply and over half of Spain's olive oil production.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of production
Verb
  • The dollar bond market, the world’s largest, has become so saturated that tech giants have been issuing debt in other currencies.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 18 July 2026
  • What a no vote would mean A ‘no’ vote would reject the bond proposal and prohibit the city from issuing new bonds to finance support of the Housing Trust Fund.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of issuing
Verb
  • After posting a 1,000-yard season in his final collegiate season at Tulsa, Richardson earned the intrigue from the Cowboys to throw him into the mix in the position room.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • But the Ukrainians are still confidently inside the town center, with the General Staff posting a video of one officer casually standing in Victory Square in November.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of posting
Noun
  • Yet, here was a globally accessible piece of technology apparently spilling the secrets of their manufacture for anyone who could manipulate it the right way.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 14 July 2026
  • Instead, colonial watchmaking existed largely as finishing and assembly rather than complete manufacture.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Definition of manufacture
Verb
  • Comic-Con’s lineup since the pandemic has been cyclical, with the biggest names staying away one year — and some blogs declaring the convention dead — and then a large push the next year.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Earlier this year, the actor celebrated alongside players on the court after the New York Knicks won the NBA championship, later declaring in a video obtained by ESPN’s SportsCenter that the title meant more to him than an Academy Award.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
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“Publishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publishing. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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