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Definition of publishednext
as in posted

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verb

past tense of publish
1
as in printed
to produce and release for distribution in printed form our local animal shelter publishes a newsletter

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as in announced
to make known openly or publicly will publish the exam scores as soon as they are available

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Recent Examples of published
Adjective
That act alone — showing an unedited, pre-published draft to one of its subjects — would get the story immediately withdrawn at most publications of the size and majesty as the one in this play. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
In its latest Global Financial Stability Report, published Tuesday, the IMF acknowledged hedge funds' role in supporting market liquidity and efficiency. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026 The base employed around 1,300 military and civilian personnel, including roughly 1,070 military members, according to October 2025 figures published by the Town of Wainwright. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 Oct. 2026 The Texas Attorney General's official data breach portal published Cerner's entry on October 2, 2026. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 The stories in the book were published between 2005 and 2024. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 Those results are still being analyzed and are expected to be published soon. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026 After the piece was published, a spokesperson for Anduril reached out to Lee with several urgent requests for correction. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026 At least 75 data center projects worth more than $130 billion total were delayed or cancelled in the first three months of this year, according to a Data Center Watch report published in June. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Shortly after the report was published, sources debunked it, stating that Harry and Meghan have no intention of apologizing to the royal family. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for published
  1. publicized
  2. printed
  3. announced
  4. broadcast
  5. issued
  6. declared
  7. proclaimed
  8. posted
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
  • The board of directors then pushed Haney out as CEO amid highly publicized quarreling.
    — Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of publicized
Verb
  • Quirky touches include plaid upholstery, fabric door-pull straps and a removable storage basket 3D-printed from bio-plastic and wood.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Look for a Box Maker’s Certificate printed on the bottom of the box.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of printed
Verb
  • In May, Uthmeier joined Justice Department officials at the Miami Freedom Tower when the federal government announced its arrest warrant and charges.
    — Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Richardson also announced the company plans to bring online two more rocket recovery vessels to join its existing ship, Jacklyn, named after Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos’ mother.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of announced
Adjective
  • Federal prohibition still locks plant-touching brands out of Meta, Google, most broadcast and print channels, and, sometimes, even basic financial plumbing.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In separate filings, both media outlets raised questions as to the validity of the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption, a provision established under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of broadcast
Verb
  • The first round of October Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued today.
    — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The weather service issued flood watches through Monday afternoon for a large swath of Utah, southeast Idaho, and northern and central Arizona, including the Grand Canyon.
    — JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of issued
Verb
  • Charlie Kirk often declared that the biblical role of the father to his child is to be their protector, both physically and spiritually.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The World Meteorological Organization on June 2 declared 2026-2027 to be a historically strong Super El Niño event this year.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of declared
Adjective
  • Stitched together, these scenes form a meandering narrative that responds to Wilson’s own proclaimed curiosities, but also apertures onto thornier and more existential topics.
    — Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Its proclaimed intention was not merely to change the ways of art and literature but to transform life itself.
    — Susan Rubin Suleiman, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
Definition of proclaimed
Verb
  • In a statement posted to Facebook, the Wichita Police Department asked anyone with video of the incident to upload it so investigators could take a look.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Vinyl records just posted their nineteenth consecutive year of growth, passing $1 billion in US sales in an era when streaming has made music essentially free.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of posted

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“Published.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/published. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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