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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
Instagram and Snapchat both have private messaging and the option to send photos, chats and audio that disappear after opening or within 24 hours of opening.
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
The actor-director himself has kept a low profile since 2023, when his ex-girlfriend and pro surfer Sarah Brady published private text messages that many viewed as controlling and abusive on Hill’s part.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Le Graal was created and is a private investment by Italian entrepreneur Fabrizio Di Amato; Giuseppe Ambrosi is also a private shareholder in the project.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Newspapers across the country are being bought up by private-equity firms that are essentially selling off the valuable parts.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
The actor-director himself has kept a low profile since 2023, when his ex-girlfriend and pro surfer Sarah Brady published private text messages that many viewed as controlling and abusive on Hill’s part.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Le Graal was created and is a private investment by Italian entrepreneur Fabrizio Di Amato; Giuseppe Ambrosi is also a private shareholder in the project.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
Newspapers across the country are being bought up by private-equity firms that are essentially selling off the valuable parts.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for private
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The plaintiffs seek at least $10 billion in damages over alleged leaks of their confidential tax information, a lawsuit showed Thursday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bergen, Norway — In the frigid waters off the coast of Norway, America's NATO allies scour the depths for clandestine Russian activity.—
Steve Berriman,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The historical thriller is set against the backdrop of the 1970s meat ban in Uruguay, during which José, a Galician immigrant, and his daughter Rosita establish a clandestine slaughterhouse to survive.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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In New York, the publication dogged former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s progressive policies and his personal life, covering everything from his gym visits to his divorce in cringe-inducing detail.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Using a data removal service can help limit exposed personal details across data broker sites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Frozen dough is the secret ingredient that helps this classic West Virginia appetizer come together easily.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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For The Ghoul — whose real name is Cooper Howard — that meant finding out if his wife, Barb (Frances Turner), and daughter, Janey (Teagan Meredith), made it to the secret vault for management in New Vegas before the nuclear war.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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According to the District Attorney’s Office, Akers was working undercover as part of a task force when Stewart, 46, ran from uniformed law enforcement officers and then hid inside an unlocked tow truck.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The undercover investigators later spoke with Lorenz by phone.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Pinterest has been investing heavily in AI to surface more personalized and relevant content, and to keep users returning to its platform.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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And the rise of heirloom design has corresponded with a growing acceptance of interesting, personalized spaces.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Often the meats are wrapped in agave leaves and cooked in underground ovens, though some pitmasters substitute banana leaves.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The government is believed to be building a new underground nuclear facility there.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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But the study subjects didn’t report feeling significantly more rested the next morning — a reminder that changes seen on sleep trackers don’t always translate into noticeable improvements in subjective experiences.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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These are subjective, but not biased.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Private.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/private. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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