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as in officer
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 servant
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 servant
This victory is for public servants to get their rightful salaries.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Also, think about the people in your life who would be amazing public servants if only they were asked—and then ask them.
—Marianne Schnall, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
On May 5, 2021, nearly a year after Suzanne’s disappearance, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, court records showed.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 10 May 2025
These include a public servants resource website, to serve as a central location for information and resources to assist impacted workers and their families.
—The Hill, 2 May 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Also, think about the people in your life who would be amazing public servants if only they were asked—and then ask them.
—Marianne Schnall, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
On May 5, 2021, nearly a year after Suzanne’s disappearance, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, court records showed.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 10 May 2025
These include a public servants resource website, to serve as a central location for information and resources to assist impacted workers and their families.
—The Hill, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public servant
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The person’s name was not made public, but he was identified as the ship’s second officer.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Occupations Spanberger worked on narcotics and money laundering cases as a federal law enforcement officer in the Postal Inspection Service and then at the CIA as a case officer.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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Bevan said the men are from all ages and backgrounds: fathers, civil servants, military personnel, and paramedics.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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This nonprofit, supported by Sweden’s prime minister, provides agentic AI free for two years to 2.3 million Swedes, including civil servants, students, teachers, researchers and nonprofits.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Reyes was in the hospital for two weeks until his death Tuesday from the injuries, officials said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip meanwhile killed at least 13 people overnight, local health officials said.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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How the line went away The county line made headlines last year when now-Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) filed a lawsuit against 19 county clerks over the county line system during the 2024 Senate primary.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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Vanessa Hargrove, 39, and Crystal Jenkins, 31, were mail processing clerks at USPS distribution centers in Michigan and Ohio, respectively, federal officials said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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The initial feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, reducing delays, lowering operational costs, and significantly improving job satisfaction among both clinicians and administrators.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Undercover journalists caught an administrator at UNC bragging about pushing DEI despite it being banned.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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But more than 700 park service employees did accept buyouts, leaving fewer workers to collect entrance fees, clean toilets or help with search-and-rescue efforts.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Last month, a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order sought by federal employee unions, local governments and outside organizations.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Tia Carrere, who voiced Nani in the original, appears in the new film as the social worker Mrs. Kekoa.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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At the board meeting, Meadowview officials said a social worker spoke with students on Friday and counselors were at the school Monday.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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All the more reason why a consortium of the world’s bureaucrats are determined to stop Zsa-zsa by artificially inflating the price of bashable rivets.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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Unwaveringly prepared, collegial, sharp and measured, Prevost impressed as an uber bureaucrat.—
Mitra Taj,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Public servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20servant. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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