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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
Abu Dhabi has launched a drive to bring 55 billion dirhams ($15 billion) of private capital into its infrastructure build-out.
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Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
If a company makes an offer that is within 15% more than the Citizens rate, the policy must be moved to the private carrier.
—Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
The private orbital mission will bring billionaire Jared Isaacman to space for a second time after 2021′s Inspiration4 mission.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
In a case argued in January, the justices sounded likely to strike down a Hawaii law requiring gun owners to get permission before bringing a firearm into a store or other private property that's open to the public.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 June 2026
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Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
If a company makes an offer that is within 15% more than the Citizens rate, the policy must be moved to the private carrier.
—Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
The private orbital mission will bring billionaire Jared Isaacman to space for a second time after 2021′s Inspiration4 mission.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
In a case argued in January, the justices sounded likely to strike down a Hawaii law requiring gun owners to get permission before bringing a firearm into a store or other private property that's open to the public.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for private
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Tehran has not allowed the IAEA access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the United States during a 12-day war in June 2025, according to a confidential IAEA report circulated to member states and seen by AP in February.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Together, the groups provide policy education, confidential support, community programming and connections to campus resources.—
Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Some may be announced publicly; others may happen in more clandestine ways.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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But clandestine flows aren’t the biggest factor behind the market calm.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The verdict was delivered amid difficult personal circumstances for Mette-Marit, Hoiby’s mother, who needs a lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In 2014, Smith served a nine-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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As Ruth’s secret grandchild, Evan is the last of the Warren bloodline, assuming Rosemary’s (Dale Dickey) genealogy research was accurate, and his death would end the curse for good.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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For one Washington baker, the secret ingredient to his recent business success has been his three young kids.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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In 2005, an undercover investigator from the FDA called the farm and was told the milk was safe for human consumption.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Following a months-long undercover operation, in which a female officer posed as a romantic interest to extract information, Stagg was taken into custody, per The Guardian.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Do members get an exclusive newsletter or personalized recommendations?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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The backstory Opened in 2004, this is the second location in Cairo for the Four Seasons—there’s also the First Residence across the river in Giza—a brand that’s known internationally for its consistently high level of amiable and personalized service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The park combines green space with underground stormwater detention systems that can hold roughly two million gallons during a major rain event.—
Ravi S. Bhalla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Subway cars erupted in cheers as fans peeped the winning shot on their cellphones, their feeds interrupted at times by spotty underground reception.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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That subjective experience holds up even where the lab data is mixed.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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So, without further ado, our totally subjective ranking of Spielberg's films from worst to best.—
Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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“Private.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/private. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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