as in public servant
a worker in a government agency
took the examination to become a civil servant in the defense department
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Recent Examples of civil servant
So have warnings that the government is losing talented, experienced civil servants who have faithfully served the American public through multiple administrations.
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
According to Curtis, his grandfather, who was a senior civil servant, had a great appreciation for art but didn't buy pieces with the intention of financial gain.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
This will only give Elon Musk more power to dismantle the people's government with as little resistance from dedicated civil servants as possible—further weakening the federal government's ability to serve the American people.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
More than 10,000 firefighters, police and civil servants were deployed to multiple areas in the south last week since dozens of blazes broke out.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 7 Apr. 2025
According to Curtis, his grandfather, who was a senior civil servant, had a great appreciation for art but didn't buy pieces with the intention of financial gain.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
This will only give Elon Musk more power to dismantle the people's government with as little resistance from dedicated civil servants as possible—further weakening the federal government's ability to serve the American people.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
More than 10,000 firefighters, police and civil servants were deployed to multiple areas in the south last week since dozens of blazes broke out.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civil servant
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Loading your audio article After spending decades in local politics, former Gilroy Mayor and Santa Clara County Supervisor Don Gage is being remembered as a straight-talking public servant with a bipartisan streak and a deep love for south Santa Clara County.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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At her confirmation hearing in January, Pam Bondi presented herself as a lifelong public servant.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In its second phase, the website will host career pathways for 30 job titles, including wholesale sales representatives, security guards, shipping and inventory clerks and even human resources specialists.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The judge in the case was another Floridian, a former justice of the peace, clerk of the court, and lawyer whose appointment was given the stamp of approval by Tallahassee newspapers.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Apr. 2025
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No new trade deals have been reached, although administration officials said negotiations are underway.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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The reasons for Patel's removal have not been made clear, and the change was only communicated to senior ATF officials on Wednesday.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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When an employee misses the mark, avoid making assumptions about their capabilities or motivation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Narciso Gallardo Fernandez, 30, is accused of shooting a Walgreens employee, Erick Velasquez, 34, earlier this week, the Madera Police Department told USA Today.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The president justified the decision by saying the duty fees would spur automakers to build more vehicles in America, and, in the process, create more jobs for the country’s workers.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Nationwide, 1 in 4 direct care workers are immigrants, according to a policy brief from PHI, an advocacy group for elder care and disability service workers.—
Mercedes Vigon,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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That is complicit with scheming orchestrated by politicized bureaucrats.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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All of this was done in consultation with the people who understood the problems best, putting faith in the expertise of top bureaucrats to build a better mousetrap.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Civil servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civil%20servant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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