There are several synonyms that can be used in place of the phrase "was made public". These synonyms include "was revealed", "was disclosed", "was announced", "was unveiled", "was exposed", "was broadcasted", "was published", "became known", "was shared", "was released", and "was disseminated". All of these phrases indicate that information or an event has been made available for public knowledge or consumption. It's important to choose the appropriate synonym based on the context of the sentence, tone, and intended meaning in order to effectively communicate the message being conveyed.