- present participle of publish.
publishing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of publishing
1375–1425; late Middle English (gerund); see publish, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Delays in publishing a report laying out government defence spending have undermined the UK's credibility with its allies, a parliamentary committee that scrutinises public spending says.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
He would sell both his publishing, or songwriting, and recorded music rights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
He is an accomplished home chef, who began publishing culinary books years prior.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
The report said AI developers and service providers should "make the invisible visible" by publishing clear, standardised accounts of energy and environmental footprints for training models and generating responses for users.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
In 1898, two years before publishing Sister Carrie, he wrote to Sara, “I went to Jackson Park and saw what is left of the dear old World’s Fair where I learned to love you.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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