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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
Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
Within minutes, that criticism is public for the world to see, and the person on the receiving end feels its sting.
—Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Cage-free systems can be indoor or outdoor, and both the European public and many food companies have expressed support for going cage-free.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Yoon’s wife, Kim Keon-hee, became the subject of growing public outrage over allegations of accepting lavish gifts.
—Victor Cha, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
Within minutes, that criticism is public for the world to see, and the person on the receiving end feels its sting.
—Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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The American public will either pay higher prices, driving up inflation, or simply reduce household consumption.
—Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Cage-free systems can be indoor or outdoor, and both the European public and many food companies have expressed support for going cage-free.
—Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public
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Cory has been Green Hill's equipment manager for the last few years and is described as first to volunteer for any service opportunity and is in the band room anytime the doors are open either working on his own music, helping others, or maintaining instruments and organization.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Many national chains, such as McDonald's, IHOP and Red Lobster, will be open on Christmas, but why not dine at a local eatery instead? Continue below for a list of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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This can occur when staff have physical access to facilities or unrestricted access to systems.Murali Thalluri, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Goldschmidt, 37, is an unrestricted free agent for the first time following eight years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and six with the St. Louis Cardinals.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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But despite the significant decline, home prices in California remain much higher than at the national level, where the median price of a home was $430,010 in November, according to Redfin's data.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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After leading Iowa to the national championship game, Clark was the top pick in the WNBA draft as expected and went on to win rookie of the year honors in the league.Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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This phenomenon suggests that many chief executives are benefiting from general market momentum rather than their own strategic decisions or leadership skills.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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More news: Legendary Chicago Slugger, Television Analyst, Dies at 79 Sutherland later spent 12 years as a special assistant to the general manager for the Los Angeles Angels (1999-2011), coinciding with the team's first and only World Series championship in 2002.Newsweek, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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The physical Ravens and Eagles caved in the Steelers’ defense the last two weeks, gaining over 800 yards while controlling the clock for a collective 72 minutes.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Now is the time for collective action to reverse this trend.Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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In one scene, Trump and Melania were giving interviews on the red carpet at the VH1 Fashion Awards and the future president commented on Zoolander's contributions to the fashion and modeling world.Fox News, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Features Written by Al Shipley | The extended play occupies a strange middle ground in the music world.Al Shipley, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
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Being entombed alive is an apt metaphor for a populace that had its civic freedoms squashed by the Assad dynasty for half a century.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s White House sent $1,200 checks to the populace in 2020, all of which featured Trump’s signature.Tim Collins, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 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 Dec. 2024.
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