PUBLICLY Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

publicly

adverb

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as in openly

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Recent Examples of publicly Johnson has publicly stated his preference for points and blowouts. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The Braves, on their end, didn’t publicly announce a starting pitcher for Wednesday’s game in Chicago against the Cubs. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Abednego Akok Kacuol was fired from his position as chairperson of the National Elections Commission without a reason being given publicly by Kiir. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Bates publicly acknowledged that residents were also raising quality-of-life concerns involving prostitution. — Lawrence Bell, Baltimore Sun, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for publicly

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openly

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Coy McAlexander, Remedora's CEO, has openly acknowledged facilitating the sale of retatrutide.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
This is where financial risk control measures, such as internal monitoring of accounting activities and openly communicating with stakeholders, are key.

— Shawn L. Davenport, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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