publicizing

verb

Definition of publicizingnext
present participle of publicize
1
as in promoting
to provide publicity for the movie studios widely publicized their summer blockbusters

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2
as in announcing
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 Synonyms for publicizing
  1. promoting
  2. announcing
  3. selling
  4. proclaiming
  5. declaring
  6. posting
Verb
  • The two politicians differ, but the buzz around Harris’ campaign compares to Obama’s 2008 campaign by promoting a positive outlook, Jamal Simmons, a former Harris adviser, told Reuters.
    Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This new role is a perfect fit for Darnell, who is at the forefront of promoting equity in the hospitality industry and providing career development, mentorship, and resources for BIPOC professionals in New Orleans through her consultancy business, Porch & Okra, and her role with MiNO.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of promoting
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  • In fitting form for the satirical website, The Onion’s news release announcing the sale was written in the voice of a CEO of Global Tetrahedron, a fictional evil company created by Onion staff.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • When reached for comment via Instagram, Thorpe directed NBC News to a post on Tippet’s page announcing his death.
    Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of announcing
Verb
  • Cozy season is in full swing — and Amazon is celebrating with deals on best-selling bedding.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There’s no word on whether Atherton is selling the business, but the shop is already listed on the chain’s website as being temporarily closed.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of selling
Verb
  • In early 2023, Bogotá sought to de-escalate violence by proclaiming cease-fires with six of the largest armed groups, who were surprised by the announcement and had promised nothing in return.
    Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
  • In February, Maduro issued a decree proclaiming an economic emergency and announced the first increase in the price of gasoline in 17 years.
    Michael Shifter, Foreign Affairs, 10 Mar. 2016
Definition of proclaiming
Verb
  • If the Legislature does not vote to continue the emergency declaration, the governor would be prohibited from declaring another emergency based on the same conditions.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Republican lawmakers said that is not at risk because the amendment does not stand in the way of a governor declaring an emergency in the first place.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of declaring
Verb
  • Maryland’s new law, effective October 1, 2024, mandates posting minimum and maximum salary ranges in internal and external postings.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Private equity has followed a rocky path, with leveraged buyouts posting only an 8% return last year, the lowest in over a decade.
    Don Muir, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of posting
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