publishing

[ puhb-li-shing ]

noun

1. the activities or business of a publisher, especially of books or periodicals:

   He plans to go into publishing after college.

Word History and Origins

Origin of publishing¹

1375–1425; late Middle English (gerund); publish, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In August 2008, the Center for Immigration Studies promoted Kolankiewicz’s research, publishing a joint study arguing that “immigration to the United States significantly increases world-wide CO2 emissions.”

From Salon

Near the end of the session someone in the audience asked why the center was publishing reports about climate change if it was a hoax?

From Salon

“The planet can be saved if non-Whites return to their countries, and if we can reduce their populations,” wrote Stephenm85 in 2020, on Stormfront, one of the largest and most influential global social media and publishing sites for Nazi sympathizers.

From Salon

“I control the publishing on it,” the singer joked.

From Los Angeles Times

Orme, meanwhile, pleaded guilty to publishing an obscene article by uploading one image and 26 videos of monkey torture, and to having encouraged or assisted the commission of unnecessary suffering by making a £10 payment to a PayPal account.

From BBC

Related Words

• advertisement
• briefing
• broadcast
• disclosure
• message
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• notice
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• release
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• revelation
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