as in published
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as in promoted
to provide publicity for
the movie studios widely publicized their summer blockbusters
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as in announced
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 publicized
Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Bruce Plopper, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Despite all this, throughout Sundance’s busy days of opening weekend, the marquee publicized a three-day residency by Denver band DeVotchKa, not the fest.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026
After that emotional video was posted and publicized, authorities say Derrick Callella, of Hawthorne, sent messages to Guthrie family members.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 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
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 team has never publicized the full roster of minority owners from those early years of the team, but initial investors included Rogers in addition to prominent locals such as Michelle Williams.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The incident was so highly-publicized that Rivera landed on the cover of Newsweek in the aftermath.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
There are also rumors of the BOP’s budget being cut despite the gains widely publicized about the Big Beautiful Bill.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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
Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Unfortunately, traumatic stress that develops while observing and listening to traumatized students has not been widely publicized and often is confused with burnout.
—Bruce Plopper, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Despite all this, throughout Sundance’s busy days of opening weekend, the marquee publicized a three-day residency by Denver band DeVotchKa, not the fest.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026
After that emotional video was posted and publicized, authorities say Derrick Callella, of Hawthorne, sent messages to Guthrie family members.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 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
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 team has never publicized the full roster of minority owners from those early years of the team, but initial investors included Rogers in addition to prominent locals such as Michelle Williams.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The incident was so highly-publicized that Rivera landed on the cover of Newsweek in the aftermath.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
There are also rumors of the BOP’s budget being cut despite the gains widely publicized about the Big Beautiful Bill.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicized
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Currently, Chevron’s operations in Venezuela employ about 3,000 people and produce between 250,000 and 300,000 barrels of oil per day, according to published reports.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Reiners were last seen together at the Christmas party at Conan O’Brien’s house the night before, where Nick reportedly argued with his father, according to published reports.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2025
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While enforcement can concern legal residents, many fears are amplified by groups that have promoted un-American policies like sanctuary cities that undermine the rule of law and our country’s social fabric.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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Employers embraced open plan office layouts, ripping out private rooms in favor of spaces that promoted greater collaboration.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lastly, the city officials announced an order that directs the city's health department and the Department of City Development to work together to determine the best course of action to attract and retain grocery stores.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Big claims, limited proof, and growing concerns The startup has not yet announced commercial availability or pricing.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The new rule, adopted by the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, requires hotels to wrap those fees into the advertised price, and would apply to hotels located in the five boroughs, as well as any hotels advertising in New York City.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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For many users, however, the beverage didn’t have the advertised effect.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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Estée Lauder is suing Walmart in federal court alleging that the retailer sold counterfeit versions of the cosmetic company's fragrance and skin care products in its online store.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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On the 4800 block of Pepperwood Way in San Jose in August 2025, a 1,240-square-foot home was sold for $1,570,000, a price per square foot of $1,266.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Garland County Coroner Jayson Neighbors arrived on scene and declared Harris deceased from a gunshot wound.—
Steven Mross,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lovato previously declared they were done with touring.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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An impressive 86 Grammys will be handed out pre-broadcast.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Framed as a broadcast true crime documentary made after Salazar’s trial, this brilliant lo-fi effort enlists several more talking heads to balance out the whodunnit.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Publicized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicized. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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