published 1 of 2

Definition of publishednext

published

2 of 2

verb

past tense of publish

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 published
Adjective
The change in leadership at the ICE office in Phoenix and in more than half a dozen other cities reflects a push by some members of the Trump administration to expand aggressive-style immigration arrests and tactics, according to published reports. Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025 At that time, 112 people, or about 8 percent of its workforce, were let go, according to published reports. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
On August 20, 2011, legendary venture capitalist Marc Andreessen published a blog post—and an accompanying essay in The Wall Street Journal—that would become the sacred texts of the Silicon Valley bull run. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026 In the new study, yet to be peer-reviewed and published in a journal, resilience refers to a plant’s ability to endure excess light without suffering severe damage, such as leaf lesions. New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for published
Recent Examples of Synonyms for published
Verb
  • The newspaper printed its last edition in June 2021 after police raided its office and froze its assets.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The rectangular flag sign was professionally made, with black uppercase letters printed neatly in three decks over a white background, with hints of the American flag at the top and bottom.
    Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Big claims, limited proof, and growing concerns The startup has not yet announced commercial availability or pricing.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 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
Verb
  • Attorney General Ken Paxton issued an opinion on Thursday establishing limits on when an outside investigation must take place following a Texas jail inmate’s death.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Snow and ice fell in all 254 Texas counties, and the National Weather Service issued an unprecedented statewide blanket of winter storm warnings.
    Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Garland County Coroner Jayson Neighbors arrived on scene and declared Harris deceased from a gunshot wound.
    Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Lovato previously declared they were done with touring.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The year of Antoni Gaudí was proclaimed by the city of Barcelona and Casa Batlló is kick-starting the centenary of the Catalan architect’s death.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • An impressive 86 Grammys will be handed out pre-broadcast.
    Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Patel posted the videos to X, encouraging anyone with information to contact the FBI tip line.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The school posted a message on its website, notifying students and faculty that the school would be closed for the remainder of the week.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Published.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/published. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on published

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!