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as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the movie studios widely publicized their summer blockbusters
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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
While the Florida protests are grassroots efforts publicized on social media, the more formal movement labeled the Tesla Takedown is a national group of supporters that includes disillusioned owners of the automaker’s vehicles, celebrities and some politicians.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
So the firm decided to publicize the award by petitioning the Los Angeles Superior Court to confirm the settlement.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump signed the pardons Thursday without publicizing the action.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Some documents fully publicized the witnesses’ names and occupations, while others only identified them by name or topic areas, leaving it unclear exactly who the prosecution might ask to testify.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
So the firm decided to publicize the award by petitioning the Los Angeles Superior Court to confirm the settlement.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Trump signed the pardons Thursday without publicizing the action.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Some documents fully publicized the witnesses’ names and occupations, while others only identified them by name or topic areas, leaving it unclear exactly who the prosecution might ask to testify.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for publicize
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But Schmitz says evidence from animal models suggests that physical activity triggers a series of chemical reactions in cells that promote health in multiple ways.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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In a social media post Sunday, Kennedy promoted two such practitioners who have become popular in West Texas among vaccine-hesitant families: Ben Edwards and Richard Bartlett.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2025
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Last week, President Trump, against the advice of almost every professional economist, announced substantial tariffs on almost every country in the world, thereby launching an economic war--a global trade war.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Just last month, Krispy Kreme also announced another collection of limited-time treats as a part of its annual Chocomania celebrations.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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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
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Shortly after the news published, Deadline reported that the core group of Huvane, Baum, Halls and Gelb have formed a new firm called Apex Public Relations.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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What was a eulogy if not a last chance to declare thoughts and feelings that have been withheld?—
David Bezmozgis,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency, citing potentially record rainfall in areas unaccustomed to flooding.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“Publicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publicize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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