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publishing

American  
[puhb-li-shing] / ˈpʌb lɪ ʃɪŋ /

noun

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

    He plans to go into publishing after college.


Etymology

Origin of publishing

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

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, the centre will be publishing a new guide, Foundations for Life, as a resource for those working with babies, young children and their families, which emphasises the importance of social and emotional development.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The company plans to change its name to People Inc. and focus on its publishing business, which houses some 40 magazines, and its big stake in the gaming business MGM Resorts International.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Researchers from Nanjing Agricultural University and the University of Connecticut, publishing in Horticulture Research, explored this possibility using woodland strawberries.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The law was used in 2023 to block an editor with New Brunswick Today from publishing an article about the police chief living two hours outside of the city.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

He’s a full participant, publishing articles, speaking, doing media appearances.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel