as in to publish
to make known openly or publicly
the encyclical that promulgated the church's position on artificial birth control
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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 promulgate
China’s Ministry of Commerce promulgated the Rules on Counteracting Unjustified Extra-Territorial Application of Foreign Legislation on January 9, 2021.
—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
His government promulgated a new constitution after just nine days of debate in the National Assembly.
—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
The colonial government promulgated a land-survey ordinance that forced landowners to report the size and area of their land.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
But every rule was promulgated under the threat of litigation and the teeth of the regulation relied on a law that was designed with a completely different purpose in mind.
—
Justin Worland,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for promulgate
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
His government promulgated a new constitution after just nine days of debate in the National Assembly.
—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
The colonial government promulgated a land-survey ordinance that forced landowners to report the size and area of their land.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
But every rule was promulgated under the threat of litigation and the teeth of the regulation relied on a law that was designed with a completely different purpose in mind.
—
Justin Worland,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for promulgate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promulgate
Verb
-
In its latest half-year earnings, published May 21, EasyJet reported a pre-tax loss of £552 million for the six months ending March 31, despite a 12% jump in half-year revenues to £4 billion, warning of price rises and slower bookings.
-
Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).
Verb
-
Iran also announced the complete closure of airspace over Tehran on Monday.
-
Famous friends of the bride and groom have been spotted across New York City headed to the couple's big day, reportedly in Madison Square Garden July 3, almost a year after the pop star and Super Bowl champion announced their romantic engagement.
Verb
-
Pinned to their random assortment of hats were scrawled, handmade signs proclaiming liberty or death.
-
On September 25, 1975, Roy Bates proclaimed Sealand’s constitution.
Verb
-
In 2012, when Mark Walter and his partners bought the Dodgers, team president Stan Kasten declared mediocrity would no longer be acceptable.
-
However, the polarizing trend has officially been declared *the* pants of summer 2026 thanks to celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Verb
-
An expired job ad for an experienced English interpreter at the UN advertised a salary range between $131,084 and $171,644.
-
The report alleges that Freedom 250 was advertised as an addition to America250 rather than as its replacement, creating confusion.
Cite this Entry
“Promulgate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promulgate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
