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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
Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2025
In early February, President Trump fired both the Kennedy Center's president and chairman, The shift has fueled concerns over particularly given the administration's policies on transgender rights and Trump's public criticism of drag performances at the center.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Tribeca alum Dan Krauss (The Kill Team, TF ‘13, TF ‘19) exposes the tangled web of deception spun by the U.S. government during its 20-year war in Afghanistan, revealing the campaign of lies and misinformation fed to the American public.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Gallagher said the government has presented no evidence that Cristian poses a threat to public safety.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Apr. 2025
In early February, President Trump fired both the Kennedy Center's president and chairman, The shift has fueled concerns over particularly given the administration's policies on transgender rights and Trump's public criticism of drag performances at the center.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
The opposition groups and public would not recognize a vote organized by the junta as legitimate, in any case.
—Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
Tribeca alum Dan Krauss (The Kill Team, TF ‘13, TF ‘19) exposes the tangled web of deception spun by the U.S. government during its 20-year war in Afghanistan, revealing the campaign of lies and misinformation fed to the American public.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public
Adjective
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The funnel is wide open, welcoming anyone who wants to experience the thrill and connection of ownership.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Restrooms at the site will be open daily, but closed at 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, the spokesperson said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But that also means Kempe, 28, who can be an unrestricted free agent in 2026, stands to cash in big-time.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Each artist is awarded a life-changing $525,000 in unrestricted funds allocated over seven years and an incentive of up to $25,000 to save for retirement.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Already more than 1,000 workers down, EPA tries to convince others to depart US military takes an abrupt turn after decades of climate change research Dinah Voyles Pulver, a national correspondent for USA TODAY, has covered the environment, climate change and other news for decades.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The blaze broke out at around 12:25 p.m. local time on Tuesday in the city of Liaoning, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency and national broadcaster CCTV.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, a 2019 study by the Happiness Research Institute found that 73 percent of people who are happy with their homes also are happier in general.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In general, the health care and medical sector, including hospitals, is bracing for price increases and shortages from the tariffs.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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These exercises are vital in strengthening our collective defense posture and operational readiness.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Our team’s collective effort to deliver what’s best for the brand has been a staple since day one.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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During her years in the professional fighting world, she was lured into the ring on more than one occasion.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rudolf’s death surely exacerbated Elisabeth’s desire to extricate herself from the public and physical world—a longing that was also reflected in her obsession with self-improvement and self-edification.—
Elizabeth Djinis,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Historian William Dalrymple traces the current sectarian divisions to the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, who shattered the empire’s religious pluralism by trying to impose orthodox Islam on the populace.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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But those environmentalists would have recognized, at least a little, the political climate: a corrupt Republican Administration and an energized populace willing to take to the streets.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s one of many considerations for the broadcast moment of the year: San Francisco gets righties Marcus Stroman and Will Warren on Friday and Saturday, respectively.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The show falls under the broadcast direct deal Hudson and his producing partner Stalberg signed with Fox in 2023.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2024
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“Public.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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