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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the movie studios widely publicized their summer blockbusters
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as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly
the city hasn't done a good job of publicizing the new regulations for its recycling operation
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Recent Examples of publicize
The exact cost of manufacturing a Super Bowl ring is a secret the league chooses not to publicize.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The state sunset that dashboard in 2024, but Lee’s bill would reestablish that website to publicize the benefits of remote work.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
At the time, the incident was not publicized because the Soviets were not directly involved in the war.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The party publicized them as China is positioning itself as a more reliable economic and political partner than the US – and starting to see results.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The state sunset that dashboard in 2024, but Lee’s bill would reestablish that website to publicize the benefits of remote work.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
At the time, the incident was not publicized because the Soviets were not directly involved in the war.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
The party publicized them as China is positioning itself as a more reliable economic and political partner than the US – and starting to see results.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicize
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Ramstead is a firefighter and paramedic who was hired by the Pasadena Fire Department in 2005 and promoted to the rank of captain in 2016.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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This will help maintain a manageable size for indoor growing and promote a bushier appearance.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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This week, three Canadian airlines canceled flights to Cuba after the island’s government announced there would be no jet fuel for planes seeking to refuel at Cuban airports.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Reds, Lowe reach deal The Cincinnati Reds signed veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to a minor league contract with an invite to major league camp in spring training, the team announced Saturday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Identity Theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number (SSN), phone number, and email address, and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Coco frio, also known as fresh coconut water, is a refreshment commonly sold by street vendors on the island.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In some ways it was set up to fail from the moment those infamous quotation marks around the title were revealed; an attempt by Fennell to get ahead of the very criticisms that have been published this week.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Colorectal cancer is one of 17 different types of cancer rising for Gen X and millennials, according to American Cancer Society research published in 2025.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The outbreaks have mostly affected children and have come as infectious disease experts warn that rising public distrust of vaccines generally may be contributing to the spread of a disease once declared eradicated by public health officials.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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They might also be saddened that 250 years after declaring independence from a tyrannical British king, the American system of government has arguably less democratic accountability for its leaders than the British one.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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With two Oscars, two BAFTAs, two Golden Globes, the Venice Volci Cup, and even a Kid's Choice Award to her name, Stone isn't exactly in need of a typical actor's website that proclaims her greatness and announces her availability for more work.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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Fortune was supposed to favor them, ex-Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison proclaimed after the 2025 draft lottery.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Exemptions, loopholes and carve-outs allow levies to grow faster than advertised.—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Look for kava tea that’s advertised as completely noble.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Publicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicize. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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