the public
noun
: the people of a country, state, etc.
the American public
The beach is open to the public.
The general public is in favor of the law.
Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.
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Both are skilled physicians who regularly treat patients and use their platform to share reliable health information with the public.
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Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025
The move followed days of backlash from the public and lawmakers as well as warnings of rule violations from the Senate parliamentarian.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opens to the public on Friday, July 12, and will last until Sunday, August 3.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
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Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025
The move followed days of backlash from the public and lawmakers as well as warnings of rule violations from the Senate parliamentarian.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opens to the public on Friday, July 12, and will last until Sunday, August 3.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the public
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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