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as in officials
a person who holds a public office
the new governor made a vow that he would always remember why he was called a public servant
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as in civil servants
a worker in a government agency
concerned that the new federal agency would just add another slew of public servants to the government payroll
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Recent Examples of public servants
Our judges are dedicated public servants who serve with integrity.
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Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Last year, Mexico experienced its deadliest election campaign in history, with around 200 politicians, candidates and public servants murdered in the lead-up to June elections.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
The daughter of two public servants, Bondi has spent just six years of her career out of government, 2019 through 2024.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The Social Security Fairness Act, also signed into law in early 2025, eliminated provisions that reduced benefits for public servants with pensions from non-covered work.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Brave public servants from Texas are taking a stand against the Republican power grab unfolding in their state.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2025
Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Last year, Mexico experienced its deadliest election campaign in history, with around 200 politicians, candidates and public servants murdered in the lead-up to June elections.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
The daughter of two public servants, Bondi has spent just six years of her career out of government, 2019 through 2024.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The Social Security Fairness Act, also signed into law in early 2025, eliminated provisions that reduced benefits for public servants with pensions from non-covered work.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Brave public servants from Texas are taking a stand against the Republican power grab unfolding in their state.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for public servants
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Debris from one Russian drone fell on the territory of the Ilsky Oil Refinery in the Krasnodar region, local officials said, causing a fire at one of the technological installations which was quickly extinguished with no casualties.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Watts said the child welfare agency also will maintain collaboration with public health officials, law enforcement and treatment providers to prevent tragedies connected to fentanyl and other drugs.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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In Venezuela, Cecilia was a veteran government worker who loved working in the tax department and training future generations of civil servants.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mass firings of civil servants, the dismissal of government watchdogs, the weaponization of the military against our citizens, the use of the national budget as a cudgel, and the dehumanization of immigrants.—
Stacey Abrams,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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As officers arrived and investigated, additional gunfire was discharged from both outside and inside an apartment toward them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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Police say Reed then opened fire in the parking lot, killing Jones, wounding a 23-year-old Dallas man and also shooting at off-duty officers who were working at the business.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the time of writing, no states host Tesla Robotaxis that can operate without the supervision of employees.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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Our top priority is always ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and partners.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jeffrey Epstein's cabal of politicians, bureaucrats, and elites who turned a blind eye must be held accountable.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Every head of every government in the world has been frustrated with bureaucrats.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rather than rendering aid or notifying emergency personnel, Sellers told co-workers that a ‘woman fell in the parking lot’ and needed help.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Public servants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20servants. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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