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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
Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
So now perhaps 20% of public firms are focused on creating value for customers.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The community group has asked the city council to install public modular restrooms for the visiting public).
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Adjective
There was no immediate report of any public statement made during the event.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
So now perhaps 20% of public firms are focused on creating value for customers.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Noun
These attitudes are consistent across income level, school type (private/public/charter), and first‑generation status.
—Brennan Barnard, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The community group has asked the city council to install public modular restrooms for the visiting public).
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public
Adjective
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The full-mesh rooftop offers free-breathing ventilation and open views of the sparkling night sky.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 July 2025
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Kids who followed in their families’ footsteps had an opportunity to learn open outcry trading and forge their own careers had opportunities when college may not have been an option.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 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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Local events will feed into regional, state, and national competitions—potentially televised to amplify awareness and participation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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That said, there are signs that state and national efforts to address the overdose crisis may be yielding early results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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That tracks with the general rhythm of a long-haul flight: meal service, lull, second meal, descent.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Thus far, though, it’s been an elixir for the American economy, which was suffering from inflation and a general malaise.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Disaster response offers survivors a chance to find meaning in their hardships, to turn their personal losses into collective relief.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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Since the 1970s, Israel's right-wing government policy has always been collective punishment by destroying buildings and forcing residents to move.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Public outrage is becoming an ever-present threat to businesses and leaders in today’s hyperconnected and polarized world.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
9 July 2025
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RWAs serve as the connective tissue between the real economy and the digital world, unlocking liquidity for traditionally illiquid assets while enabling programmable finance.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The 2020 Pew study found that Reform Jews are 37% of the American Jewish populace, followed by Jews that claim no particular branch — 32% —and then Conservatives at 17% .—
Michael Weissenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Even before the expiration of the war's longest ceasefire in March, Trump has repeatedly issued dramatic ultimatums to pressure Hamas to agree to longer pauses in the fighting that would see the release of more hostages and a return of more aid to Gaza's civilian populace.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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