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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
Christina Hall, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
The representative for House District 30 previously refused a settlement offer in the case that included a $4,000 fine and public reprimand.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2025
Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
However, experts believe congressional testimony could shed new light on the saga that has for weeks dominated headlines and captivated the American public.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Adjective
Burke, 29, is charged with two felony counts of homicide-manslaughter with a motor vehicle, and two misdemeanor charges, a moving violation causing serious impairment of bodily function and public officer−willful neglect of duty in the Sept. 30 crash.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
The representative for House District 30 previously refused a settlement offer in the case that included a $4,000 fine and public reprimand.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2025
Noun
In order to avoid a procedural vote making information about the Epstein case public, House Speaker Mike Johnson sent House members home early for a monthlong break from Washington.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
However, experts believe congressional testimony could shed new light on the saga that has for weeks dominated headlines and captivated the American public.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public
Adjective
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Sections of the park that will remain open include Funland, the golf course, the pickleball courts, tennis courts, disc golf area (red and blue courses), pavilion rentals and the Arkansas River Trail.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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Epilogue – Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, FL How to access: Located within the adults-only section of the resort, Epilogue is open to resort guests and select visitors.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This year’s crop of unrestricted free agents was quite underwhelming.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Powell, who won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 before spending the last three-plus seasons with the Clippers, is on an expiring $20.5 million salary for this upcoming season and will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Of the five Democrats who may seek the nomination, McMorrow, Stevens and El-Sayed are most likely to have success raising money on a national basis.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Vincent joins Kroger after most recently serving as partner at a national law firm with more than 90 law practices that offers comprehensive legal counsel, including intellectual property, corporate regulations, and financial law services.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Teresa Moore, the board’s general counsel, said the state is misreading the funding law and should be looking at the original $42 million as an annual requirement, not a one-time expense.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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Claire Wilkinson, the general counsel for the School District, showed board members the two AI policies.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Character imbalances not only influence individual and collective judgment but also impact individual well-being, often in distinct ways.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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According to another 2025 back-to-school retail survey, by Deloitte, back-to-school spending for K-12 students is estimated to reach a collective $30.9 billion, or an average of roughly $570 per child this year.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Noun
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In a world that often feels divided and uncertain, nonprofits have the power to offer what’s most needed: a place to belong, a way to serve and a reason to hope.—
Melanie Schild,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The league contends that in a world where visitors like Salazar are owed $2,500, consumers would ultimately lose out: Free apps and other services that are free because of information sharing with advertisers would no longer be free.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The populace at large would do so for everyday tasks and as a handy online intellectual partner that is usable anywhere and at any time.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The monarch of the realm commissions the housing of her collection of artifacts for the inspiration and edification of the populace.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Above all, broadcast hero stories internally; behavior follows narrative.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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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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“Public.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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