republish

verb

re·​pub·​lish (ˌ)rē-ˈpə-blish How to pronounce republish (audio)
republished; republishing; republishes
Synonyms of republishnext

transitive verb

1
: to publish again or anew
2
: to execute (a will) anew
republisher noun

Examples of republish in a Sentence

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They may be edited and republished in any format. Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026 The Star is republishing up to two stories a week as part of a new partnership with The Beacon. Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026 The book has just been republished by Tor Nightfire, with a wonderfully creepy cover, after gaining traction via TikTok. Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 1 May 2026 It is republished here with permission. Christine Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for republish

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of republish was in 1592

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“Republish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/republish. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

Legal Definition

republish

transitive verb
re·​pub·​lish ˌrē-ˈpə-blish How to pronounce republish (audio)
1
: to publish again or anew
republishing the defamatory statements
2
: to execute (a will) anew usually through the execution of a codicil incorporating the will by reference and with the result of rendering an otherwise invalid will valid

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