1
as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
privy information on the current state of the peace negotiations
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2
as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
privy meetings between high-level representatives from both sides for the purpose of bringing about an armistice
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3
as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
a privy seal that can be used only by the British monarch
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as in outhouse
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Recent Examples of privy
ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Senators banned from prediction markets The Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution to prevent its own members from using prediction markets, banning senators who are often privy to sensitive information from making bets on upcoming events.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Atkins grew up in rural Appalachia in a rented home with an outdoor privy.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution to prevent its own members from using prediction markets, banning senators who are often privy to sensitive information from making bets on upcoming events.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Senators banned from prediction markets The Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution to prevent its own members from using prediction markets, banning senators who are often privy to sensitive information from making bets on upcoming events.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
The number of sets symbolizes the 232 years since the penny's creation in 1793; all of the pennies bear an Ω symbol, an Omega privy mark, marking the end of the penny and reflecting the unique character of the coins.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Atkins grew up in rural Appalachia in a rented home with an outdoor privy.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privy
Adjective
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Painter said this is exactly the kind of trading a president shouldn’t do, because the president has both confidential information about overseas developments and the power to move commodities markets through his own decisions.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The Crosstown Classic just got incredibly personal.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Riley has been through his share of personal loss.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Fortunately, Gary was all right, and that must have been largely because — as mentioned by the commentators — he's built like a brick outhouse.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The current outhouse is usually a mere minutes’ walk from the front door, although distance varies, depending on where the next hole is dug.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The secret dinner series, founded by Alexandria Ott, brings together collaboration with chefs for unique dining experiences.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Zúñiga was part of the secret negotiating team that struck a deal with Cuban officials, including Raul Castro’s son, to restore diplomatic ties during the Obama administration.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Get Ready: Katy Perry Has Released a Sneak Peek of Her New Song And the internet has receipts.—
Mehera Bonner,
Marie Claire,
15 Mar. 2017
Adjective
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The patient’s history is necessarily subjective.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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These are not rankings but more so a hard look at the value of the league’s best players, and the project is a subjective exercise.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Install it too low, and your knees will be in your face when using the commode.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Rotating the Orion capsule to expose the line to the Sun and using vent heaters to melt away the ice once again made the commode usable.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Privy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privy. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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