publicize

verb

ˈpə-blə-ˌsīz How to pronounce publicize (audio)
Definition of publicizenext
1
as in to promote
to provide publicity for the movie studios widely publicized their summer blockbusters

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2
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 incident happened back in February but was not publicized until Saturday, according to Wichita CBS affiliate KWCH. — Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025 The story surrounding the demise of Freddie's father was highly publicized and featured on local news at the time. — Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025 He was famously impeached in his first term after a whistleblower complaint about his Ukraine dealings was publicized by the intelligence community's inspector general. — Zachary Basu, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025 In the days following his Feb. 25 arrest, an Instagram page publicized Wong’s charges, and earlier this month, YouTuber FocusTripp, who makes content focused on the gun industry, posted a nearly 10-minute video surrounding the allegations against Wong. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for publicize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicize
  1. promote
  2. announce
  3. sell
  4. publish
  5. declare
  6. proclaim
  7. advertise
Verb
  • In the state legislature, Fine promoted bills on school choice, immigration, combating antisemitism and other issues.
    — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The acid works by dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells on the surface, which in turns promotes cell turnover.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of promote
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  • Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron’s license to export Venezuelan oil.
    — ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The North Carolina Department of Public Safety announced a mandatory evacuation on Saturday for parts of Polk County in western North Carolina, about 80 miles west of Charlotte.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of announce
Verb
  • Elsewhere in the land, the Ministry of Magic section includes merchandise locations that sell wands and other franchise materials, namely the focal wand location Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique.
    — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of sell
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  • The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published March 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • This story was originally published March 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of publish
Verb
  • In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency to ensure firefighters have the resources needed to combat the Table Rock Fire.
    — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Emergency declared South Carolina In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Saturday as part of an effort to stop a blaze in Pickens County called the Table Rock Fire that started the previous day in an area within the Blue Ridge Mountains.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of declare
Verb
  • Intrigue in Read's case has only grown since the mistrial, as she's continued to share her story and proclaim her innocence.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Elk are being depleted by wolves, proclaim the Sportsmen’s Alliance, Safari Club International and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, all of which sued to block ESA protections.
    — Ted Williams, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of proclaim
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  • Foreign currencies advertised in a window in Times Square, one of New York’s and the nation’s top tourist attractions, on March 28, 2025.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The amendment also allows the secretary of Indiana’s Family and Social Services office to advertise or market participation in the Medicaid program.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of advertise

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