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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
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 May 2025
The move triggered a 21-day public comment period as part of the investigation led by the Commerce Department.
—Maggie Fick, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Salman Masood, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Netanyahu’s comments put him at odds with the majority of the Israeli public, which overwhelmingly supports a deal to release all the hostages and end the war in Gaza, according to recent opinion polls.
—Jeremy Diamond and Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
Frontline documentaries, which run in primetime, are aimed at adult audiences, and spotlight issues and topics at the center of public debate.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 May 2025
The move triggered a 21-day public comment period as part of the investigation led by the Commerce Department.
—Maggie Fick, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
The government recently secured another bailout from the International Monetary Fund, and officials have been promising relief to a weary public.
—Salman Masood, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Netanyahu’s comments put him at odds with the majority of the Israeli public, which overwhelmingly supports a deal to release all the hostages and end the war in Gaza, according to recent opinion polls.
—Jeremy Diamond and Eugenia Yosef, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public
Adjective
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All proceeds will support of the rebuilding of Old Fort Elementary in McDowell County, which was destroyed by Hurricane Helene and is still not open.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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The door just slid open with the ease and grace of Countess Luann exiting a party with that night’s conquest on her arm.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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But that also means Kempe, 28, who can be an unrestricted free agent in 2026, stands to cash in big-time.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Each artist is awarded a life-changing $525,000 in unrestricted funds allocated over seven years and an incentive of up to $25,000 to save for retirement.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Some justices criticize national injunctions Some Supreme Court justices have expressed displeasure with universal injunctions, especially Justice Neil Gorsuch, one of the court’s six conservative justices.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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The Cowgirls were the No. 5 national seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and swept a home regional and super regional.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, a 2019 study by the Happiness Research Institute found that 73 percent of people who are happy with their homes also are happier in general.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The president long has demonstrated a general disdain for Tinseltown — despite his own past as a reality TV star — especially after its outpouring of support for former Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential run.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Chelsea’s latest title has been a collective achievement, largely about being harmonious and disciplined, whereas their previous ones tended to have an obvious star: Bethany England, or Fran Kirby, or Sam Kerr, or Guro Reiten.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The Duke's participation underscored the urgency of the conservation challenges facing the continent and the need for collective action.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Noun
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While the Strip is still the largest American gaming market, the rapid growth of the sports betting and online gambling world poses a potential threat to Las Vegas.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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In that world, Spurs look organised, ruthless, unified and clinical.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Historian William Dalrymple traces the current sectarian divisions to the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, who shattered the empire’s religious pluralism by trying to impose orthodox Islam on the populace.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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But those environmentalists would have recognized, at least a little, the political climate: a corrupt Republican Administration and an energized populace willing to take to the streets.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s one of many considerations for the broadcast moment of the year: San Francisco gets righties Marcus Stroman and Will Warren on Friday and Saturday, respectively.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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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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“Public.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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