in private

phrase

Synonyms of in privatenext
: not openly or in public

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Google says all three OpenAI LLMs are rolling out now in private preview for select enterprise customers. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 Santos and Billiard quietly leave the room, presumably to continue playing music, but in private. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 Breed technically finished her journey from Oregon to Mexico in private three miles offshore to avoid the sewage and pollution crisis from the Tijuana River. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 The company told city officials this would result in about $75 million investment in private capital and around 90 to 100 jobs in technical, maintenance and security workforces. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in private

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in private was in the 15th century

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“In private.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20private. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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