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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
More than 30,000 square feet of building amenities include a health club, a children’s playroom, a communal roof terrace, and a wellness spa with a private massage room and a 75-foot indoor lap pool.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
An examination of the 10 suicide deaths found the men died across ICE's detention network, including at centers long run by private contractors and county jails who recently became ICE partners.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
An engineering study revealed that the fill slopes were failing due to years of stormwater runoff and recommended two actions — improve the drainage system and build a retaining wall to stop erosion on nearby private properties.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
SpaceX SpaceX has influenced venture capital more dramatically than almost any private company of the modern era.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
An examination of the 10 suicide deaths found the men died across ICE's detention network, including at centers long run by private contractors and county jails who recently became ICE partners.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
An engineering study revealed that the fill slopes were failing due to years of stormwater runoff and recommended two actions — improve the drainage system and build a retaining wall to stop erosion on nearby private properties.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
SpaceX SpaceX has influenced venture capital more dramatically than almost any private company of the modern era.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 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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But in the current political climate, clandestine behaviors could win out.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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These relations are not based on secrecy or clandestine arrangements.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
17 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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Details about these complaints are kept secret, including from the public.—
Cole Premo,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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How are Agnes and Garth going to get together in secret one last time?—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 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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Guests under five dine for free and younger guests are welcomed with thoughtful amenities such as children's robes and personalized cookies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Owner Tanya Sedneva opened the shop to create a personalized experience and a community gathering place.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
27 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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