as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
school records are regarded as nonpublic information
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Recent Examples of nonpublic
Prosecutors say Jones sold or attempted to sell nonpublic information to bettors that James and former Lakers forward Anthony Davis were injured and either wouldn’t be playing or would play less time in certain games.
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ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Under the executive order, state employees are not allowed to use nonpublic government information for prediction market bets that further their private interests.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The 38-year-old soldier has been charged with commodities fraud, wire fraud, unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, and engaging in monetary transactions from unlawful activity.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Van Dyke bet a total of approximately $33,034 on those outcomes while in possession of classified nonpublic information about Operation Absolute Resolve.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Under the executive order, state employees are not allowed to use nonpublic government information for prediction market bets that further their private interests.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The 38-year-old soldier has been charged with commodities fraud, wire fraud, unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, and engaging in monetary transactions from unlawful activity.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Van Dyke bet a total of approximately $33,034 on those outcomes while in possession of classified nonpublic information about Operation Absolute Resolve.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpublic
Adjective
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Among other things, the former prince appeared to send the financier emails about his official trips to Singapore, Vietnam, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, along with a confidential briefing about investment in reconstruction in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province in 2010.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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All calls will be kept confidential.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Over time, Raúl did enact reforms – though not democratic ones – such as expanding small-scale private businesses.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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“Nonpublic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpublic. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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