publish

verb

ˈpə-blish How to pronounce publish (audio)
Definition of publishnext
1
as in to print
to produce and release for distribution in printed form our local animal shelter publishes a newsletter

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2
as in to announce
to make known openly or publicly will publish the exam scores as soon as they are available

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Recent Examples of publish Of those rescued, 114 are Indians, 27 are Chinese, and 20 are from South Korea, the US, Europe and the Gulf, according to a bulletin published by the Nepal Tourism Board. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Now a second Times report notes that concern over the choice of honoree has only become more troublesome since that first article was published a month ago. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026 This article was originally published by RealClearDefense and made available via RealClearWire. — Alexander Langlois, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 The list can be any compilation of notable restaurants, including awards, star ratings, rankings, or media honors, such as Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurants (the 2026 installment of our list publishes Monday, August 24th—check back in tomorrow). — Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for publish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publish
  1. print
  2. announce
  3. issue
  4. declare
  5. reprint
  6. proclaim
  7. post
  8. advertise
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  • In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, freshly printed this morning, our team posed one big looming question each team has to answer this season.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Geoff Wilson, a 2001 UF graduate from Sarasota, owns the only one printed.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of print
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  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced a plan to sever the Islamic Republic's financial connections around the world.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The news comes after the movie theater announced its closure, leaving New Yorkers mourning at the loss.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of announce
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  • Solowin's Bahrain subsidiary is licensed to issue stablecoins, vital for agent transactions, as stablecoins see increasing adoption.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Talwani, the judge, quickly set dates for new hearings, and late Thursday night issued a temporary restraining order blocking key parts of the new rule for at least two weeks.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of issue
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  • Officers began lifesaving aid until EMS arrived to take the victim to a hospital, where he was later declared deceased, police shared.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The land forces of Germany, France, and Britain had been facing one another since war was declared on September 1, 1939, until the standoff became something of a grim joke.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of declare
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  • Meanwhile, some restaurant owners and hospitality experts argue the law will create undue burdens on mom-and-pop businesses (such as paying to reprint menus).
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Franklin's time, the only people who could hear a speech is standing in the room, but they were reprinted in newspapers.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Definition of reprint
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  • Historians say the horns may have been blown to scare evil spirits, to proclaim victories, or as a way to encourage divine mercy.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The right of women to the ballot was formally made a part of the constitution of the United States today when Secretary of State Colby proclaimed ratification of the nineteenth amendment.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of proclaim
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  • Flood damage to the Transcanyon Waterline prompted closures within the park, the park service posted on its website.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But crew members told NTSB they were both fatigued prior to the collision, which occurred near the end of their shift, recently posted documents show.
    — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of post
Verb
  • Virtue Asia will present Why Brands Need Entertainment, Not More Content, exploring how brands can move from advertising around culture to actively creating the stories and characters audiences choose to follow.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And although Engwe advertises a 55-mile maximum range, that figure assumes ideal conditions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of advertise

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