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Recent Examples of public
Adjective
Her condition has not been made public. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025 Cincinnati has made a concerted, public effort to reduce police response to low-level, nonviolent calls for service. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Otherwise, the process does not serve the American public, Bilmes conceded. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025 Billion-dollar events are not going anywhere; the first step for a smart public is to remain informed. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for public
Recent Examples of Synonyms for public
Adjective
  • From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • He is set to be an unrestricted free agent after this season.
    Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • California removed rezoning requirements to allow houses of worship and nonprofits to build affordable housing unrestricted.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This national narrative sat in tension with a growing regionalism, seen in the rise of local historians and small museums.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 26 Oct. 2025
  • While Virginia has leaned Democratic in recent presidential elections, its gubernatorial contests have often defied national trends.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • In general, the family and the Brown-Forman Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, tries to be consistent with its giving, said current Brown-Forman board chairman Farrer.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Led by quarterback Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt’s roster has been built by coach Clark Lea and general manager Barton Simmons, a longtime recruiting analyst for Rivals and 247Sports.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The frustration that had been simmering throughout a dreadful collective display reached combustion levels.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • After the gang successfully takes down Godolkin by embracing supe differences and leaning on their collective power, Polarity ultimately makes the choice to stay behind, charging himself with taking care of the rest of the school’s young supes.
    Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In an era when multinationals are diversifying away from single-market dependencies, Minister Al-Falih’s remarks made clear that Riyadh wants to anchor that shift — offering predictability, efficiency, and partnership in a volatile world.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
  • That’s what Rebecca feels—all alone in a world that seems to care less.
    Joni Eareckson Tada, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • On the other hand, changing priorities for the American populace may prompt policy changes to address rising demand for certain medical specialties.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
  • That’s where the actual populace is.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Going Dutch, which is wholly owned by Fox Entertainment, is an outgrowth of Leary’s broadcast direct deal with the company.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Above all, broadcast hero stories internally; behavior follows narrative.
    Jim Stevenson, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

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“Public.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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