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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
that he is planning to retire is private information until he makes a public announcement
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
a private investigation of the organization's activities
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as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
club lockers in which private property may be stored
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Recent Examples of private
That's because federal law generally protects Social Security benefits from garnishment by most private creditors, including nursing homes and debt collectors attempting to recover unpaid medical or long-term care bills.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Salustri books a cottage at one of the last remaining mom-and-pop stays in Islamorada, White Gate Court, a pet-friendly collection of cottages with its own private beach.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Critics argued that record-book animals should only count when taken under free-range conditions, while supporters noted that the hunt complied with Safari Club International's standards and was conducted legally on private land.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Salustri books a cottage at one of the last remaining mom-and-pop stays in Islamorada, White Gate Court, a pet-friendly collection of cottages with its own private beach.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Critics argued that record-book animals should only count when taken under free-range conditions, while supporters noted that the hunt complied with Safari Club International's standards and was conducted legally on private land.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for private
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Washington simply stopped issuing and renewing confidential plates in October 2025, and Massachusetts did the same, cutting off ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agencies from privileges in early 2026.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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However, a situation recently arose where James shared confidential information with our boss – information he wasn’t supposed to have.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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That similarly clandestine spot is tucked in the mail sorting room of Hotel Phillips downtown.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Nicknamed Zvezdny Gorodok, or Star City/Starry Town, this clandestine base of operations was built beside the Tsiolkovskaya railway station served by the Yaroslavl Railroad.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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Starry is propelled by my real and personal anger that these women’s contributions to the genre have been minimized or elided altogether.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Fans also noticed that the show didn’t tag any of its contestants’ Instagram handles in this year’s announcement and that comments are already restricted on the Islanders’ personal pages, leading to speculation that the show has put new social media safeguards in place to alleviate harassment.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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The menu is full of twists-on-classics such as the Clean Dirty Martini, served with a frozen cube of olive juice, and the Ritz Pimms with, of course, many secret ingredients in addition to ginger ale, Champagne, and garnishes of fruit, cucumber, fresh mint and griottine cherries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The story follows a furniture store owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who finds a secret doorway that leads him to a seemingly endless stretch of nondescript rooms.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Comeaux also said undercover officers would focus on drug enforcement.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The Washington Nationals are in full damage control after an undercover journalist with the O’Keefe Media Group caught now former Director of Community Relations Sean Hudson claiming to be religiously discriminating against Catholic starting pitcher Trevor Williams.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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What ultimately distinguishes this new tier is the seamless cohesion of the journey, where recognition feels instinctive and personalized and appreciation is consistently and thoughtfully delivered at every touchpoint of the travel journey.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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His vision is to enable earlier, more precise, and personalized treatment for neurological diseases.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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While the men managed to keep up their spirits, being underground for more than 10 days took an understandable physical toll.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Crews also will be replacing underground utilities, and constructing curbs and gutters, between 16th Street and 24th Street in Fruitland, and between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue in Payette, the release said.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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At the same time, residents across minoritized groups described disciplinary processes that were often subjective, inconsistently applied, and lacking transparent criteria or due process.—
Vanessa Grubbs,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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The hidden math of abstract art Taste in art is highly subjective, and understanding why some works resonate with the public more than others has long fascinated researchers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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“Private.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/private. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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