publishing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of publishingnext
as in publication

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verb

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

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

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Recent Examples of publishing
Noun
It’s been further modified by many factors, from today’s online publishing platforms to new means for assessing and quantifying scientific impact, and the increasingly interdisciplinary and team-based nature of research. — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026 Yet, a day after the publishing of Rowling’s essay, Davidson produces an article in The Scotsman that is a study in escalation, a lesson too in why a journalism that feeds on Twitter is the serious danger to the public good. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
And Swarthmore College stopped publishing letter grades for first-semester students on transcripts in the 1970s. — Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 Highlights Press, the book publishing program of Highlights for Children, is now a top-20 children’s publisher and routinely publishes activity books, craft books and learning workbooks. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for publishing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publishing
  1. publication
  2. printing
  3. announcing
  4. production
  5. issuing
  6. posting
  7. manufacture
  8. declaring
Noun
  • John, especially, after the publication of his second book of nonsense verse and stories, had finally cottoned onto the idea of putting some of his literary impulses to good use in song, resulting in some of his most haunting Beatles-era tracks.
    — Darryn King, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Royal experts told Fox News Digital that Prince William and King Charles are reportedly furious following the recent publication of Earl Charles Spencer's memoir about his late sister, Princess Diana.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of publication
Verb
  • People were manually creating labels for raw materials using Microsoft Paint, printing them on paper, then using Excel spreadsheets to track where materials were located.
    — Jerry Dolinsky, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Scientists at the University of Hong Kong have developed a potential recipe for 3D-printing houses on Mars using ground-up Martian rock, gelatin, and yeast, with the latter two ingredients coming from Earth.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of printing
Verb
  • The Kennedy Center is already running late, compared to past years, in announcing the honorees.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This week, City Hall and the DCLA are announcing an increase in funding for direct-support grants to artists, administered by each borough’s local arts council.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of announcing
Noun
  • The Type 01 is the first production car since the brand’s reinvention, and the most powerful, most aerodynamic, and most technologically advanced car Jaguar has ever built.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Paul Heaney’s company itself acts as the central commissioner, putting projects into production and then sells the rights to buyers who have already stated their interest.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of production
Verb
  • The Chinese People’s Liberation Army is issuing requests to AI developers to create tools for numerous military functions, including intelligence, targeting, and more, according to research from Georgetown University published in February.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
  • With the Dodgers’ lead cut to one run, Skubal labored through the rest of the sixth inning, issuing a pair of walks, his first of the game.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of issuing
Verb
  • Currently, London Brent crude futures, a primary international oil benchmark, continue to hover around 100 dollars per barrel, posting a year to date gain of over 60%.
    — , CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • After posting a picture on a random rock in the Turkish highlands on Instagram, Salah has transformed the spot into a tourist attraction, with droves of fans making the pilgrimage.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of posting
Noun
  • At their most basic, these may consist of just two elements, such as a stone and a sheet of raw steel—that is, an element plucked from the natural world and one of industrial manufacture.
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Under the agreements, brokered by the Medicines Patent Pool, the companies can develop, manufacture, and supply Xofluza in 129 countries, covering nearly all low- and middle-income nations.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of manufacture
Verb
  • In April, a Lombardy court ruled against the cities, declaring their challenges inadmissible, and clearing the way for dedication of the Milan Malpensa Silvio Berlusconi airport.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • When the trial reconvened less than 30 minutes later, a statement was read aloud declaring that Bulone had found Kosowski guilty of first-degree murder.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
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