placarded

verb

past tense of placard
1
as in posted
to affix (as a notice) to or on a suitable place placarded the poster about the upcoming play to the bulletin board

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2
as in announced
to make known openly or publicly placarded the news about the planned construction project all over the neighborhood

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  1. posted
  2. announced
  3. published
  4. declared
  5. proclaimed
  6. advertised
  7. promulgated
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  • People were seen leading horses to safety through ankle-deep water, in a video posted by the National Weather Service.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The sophomore posted a double-double with a team-high 23 points and 10 assists while shooting 5 of 6 from the field.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of posted
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  • Under the new measures announced Sunday, nonessential Congolese travelers will be returned through the nearest border crossing at their own expense, while those entering illegally face prosecution, the Ugandan ministry said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • California officials have countered that the list is unverified and includes the names of lawful voters, despite recent charges announced by DOJ of roughly 28 individuals from the list accused of voting and immigration-related crimes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of announced
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  • The spokesperson cited the exchange of Snap messages after the story published.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In an Ipsos poll published on Thursday, Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) is seen leading with 47% of votes versus 40% for the students.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of published
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  • Officials declared success an hour later when the spacecraft separated as planned from the rocket's upper stage.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Parillo allegedly excluded her from LHS’s management and declared himself the company’s director, president, secretary, and treasurer.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of declared
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  • After the election, armchair pundits and paid professionals proclaimed that Ronald Reagan had been right all along.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Netizens proclaimed their affection for the rattan man, claiming a combination of intrigue, longing, and confusion.
    — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of proclaimed
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  • Buy from reputable sellers and verify the phone Be especially careful with unusually cheap smartphones advertised as premium models.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Fisher comes advertised as a high-IQ linebacker with a knack for anticipating plays before the snap.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of advertised
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  • As promulgated last month, ballots must use envelopes with an election-mail logo that can to be scanned using high-speed processing equipment and contain a barcode unique to each voter.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Its former cadres scattered to new parties formed after the 1982 constitution was promulgated.
    — Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Placarded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placarded. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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