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as in open
not known by only a select few
the mayor's plans to retire have been public knowledge for some time
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as in unrestricted
freely available for use or participation by all
a public swimming pool
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as in national
of or relating to a nation
a trade agreement in the public interest
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as in general
held by or applicable to a majority of the people
public sentiment was against the war
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as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
public transportation
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as in populace
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
the highbrows have always disdained his novels, but the public just eats them up
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Recent Examples of public
Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Read Next National Congress is more religious — and more Christian — than the US public, new survey finds
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National
Christianity saw ‘steep drop’ in US over past decade, study finds.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Miles Parks, NPR, 11 June 2025
Plymouth is also home to the most public golf courses in the northeast, counting in at 10 public (13 total).
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
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Adjective
Musk and Trump had a very public falling out last week that started with Musk’s disapproval of the president’s spending bill and escalated into an all-out war of words that played out on social media.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 12 June 2025
Read Next National Congress is more religious — and more Christian — than the US public, new survey finds
January 3, 2025 10:10 AM
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National
Christianity saw ‘steep drop’ in US over past decade, study finds.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Noun
In part because there have been no assurances whatsoever that this administration keeps the private sector private and the public sector public.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 11 June 2025
Plymouth is also home to the most public golf courses in the northeast, counting in at 10 public (13 total).
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public
Adjective
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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The concerts are from 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays and gates open at 4 p.m.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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The Heat has until June 29 to decide on that team option, with Johnson becoming an unrestricted free agent if Miami chooses to bypass the option.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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After one year with the New York Knicks, veteran journeyman Landry Shamet is once again an unrestricted free agent.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Trump and others have defended the initial ban on national security grounds, arguing it was aimed at protecting the country and not founded on anti-Muslim bias.—
Chris Megerian,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The proclamation notes there are exceptions for green-card holders, existing visa holders, certain visa categories, and individuals who serve American national interests.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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This choice was made to avoid general concepts and clichés about Indigenous peoples and to show that each people is a universe in itself, unique, with its own aesthetic, cultural, social and political repertoire.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Pecans Pecans — as well as nuts in general — are a great item to buy in bulk at Costco.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s a backdrop of fake news and collective anxiety.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 June 2025
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This collective expertise has allowed BoardWise to recognize that several forces are reshaping the global board governance today.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Neil Young is a little over two weeks away from the launch of his Love Earth world tour.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2025
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For a minute in the 1990s, Failure seemed destined for world domination.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 June 2025
Noun
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That’s something that certainly showcases a semblance of how the populace might react.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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For Bass, her speech was about more than just reassuring a disquieted populace and workforce.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, with a broadcast social network like X, everyone is both a patron and an owner of sorts.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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The series, which is produced by Fox Entertainment Studios, came out of a broadcast direct deal between Leary and the company.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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“Public.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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