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as in open
not known by only a select few
the mayor's plans to retire have been public knowledge for some time
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as in unrestricted
freely available for use or participation by all
a public swimming pool
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as in national
of or relating to a nation
a trade agreement in the public interest
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as in general
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
public sentiment was against the war
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as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
public transportation
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as in populace
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
the highbrows have always disdained his novels, but the public just eats them up
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Recent Examples of public
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2025
In the December e-mail chain among Riverside’s lay leadership, the city’s public preschool programs again came up as a rationale for shutting down Weekday.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2025
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
The value of a college education is increasingly scrutinized by a public weary of debt and questioning its real-world application.
—Ramiro Frausto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Why did the singer, fiercely private, go so public in his support of Donald Trump during his final years, posting furious MAGA missives that horrified many longtime friends and fans?
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2025
In the December e-mail chain among Riverside’s lay leadership, the city’s public preschool programs again came up as a rationale for shutting down Weekday.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
The category is the only award voted for by the British public.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
The value of a college education is increasingly scrutinized by a public weary of debt and questioning its real-world application.
—Ramiro Frausto, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public
Adjective
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According to writer Andres Chavez of Empire Sports Media, the Mets are open to an Alonso reunion.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The replacement of the open fireplace by the iron stove.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Matt Pryor, who is an unrestricted free agent, took over from Davis as starting right guard and might be an option to return as depth.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Free agents The Bills have 11 players eligible to become unrestricted free agents.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Janelle Griffith Janelle Griffith is a national reporter for NBC News focusing on issues of race and policing.—
Janelle Griffith,
NBC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Despite the Wolverines being the reigning national champions, this year's squad was not close to last season's team.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is like the relentless sharp in your fantasy league who always seems a step ahead.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Could general manager Brian Cashman go a different route and add another ace by trading for San Diego Padres hurler Dylan Cease?—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Winners Alliance, a global, athlete-centric commercial engine, focuses on optimizing and maximizing athletes’ collective value through group licensing, partnerships, sponsorships, content and investment opportunities.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Furthermore, random sampling means each light node’s workload stays small, while the collective coverage is enough to detect almost any fraudulent proof.—
Ayush Gupta,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While stats can mean everything or nothing in the contemporary awards landscape, support for an individual film can make a world of difference in races like this.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Launching nationwide on February 3, 2025, with a presale starting January 27, this collaboration features nine unique cookie designs inspired by Post Malone’s world.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the birth rate has dipped to just 1.4 children per woman, portending a shrinking, aging populace.—
By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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Now Maduro is determined that the populace that humiliated him on election day must pay.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2024
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The show falls under the broadcast direct deal Hudson and his producing partner Stalberg signed with Fox in 2023.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2024
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Fox is adding another veteran writer and producer to its roster of broadcast direct deals.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Sep. 2024
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“Public.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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