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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
Anger and defiance Authorities closed government offices to allow public servants to attend the ceremonies.
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David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
She’s been an example, certainly, of what happens when a public servant lines their pockets in a shady deal.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Another cause could be the Social Security Fairness Act, which provides more retirement benefits to public servants such as teachers, firefighters and police officers, and could encourage more people to file, the Urban analysis said.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 June 2025
In May 2021, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, PEOPLE previously reported, citing court records.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 20 June 2025
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David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
She’s been an example, certainly, of what happens when a public servant lines their pockets in a shady deal.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Another cause could be the Social Security Fairness Act, which provides more retirement benefits to public servants such as teachers, firefighters and police officers, and could encourage more people to file, the Urban analysis said.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 June 2025
In May 2021, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, PEOPLE previously reported, citing court records.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public servant
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According to the motion, ICE officers were apparently looking for one of Orozco’s sons, who is decades younger but has the same name.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Multiple officers heard shots and saw Miller allegedly shooting towards The Grand apartment complex while standing outside a silver 2010 Mercedes Benz C300.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Is there anything that Congress can do to protect some of these civil servants?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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In total, the 2,145 senior staff make up the bulk of the 2,694 civil servants who have agreed to leave NASA through early retirements, buyouts, or deferred resignation offers — part of a wider administration effort to pare down the federal workforce.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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While officials cash in, residents are still waiting for basic lighting and infrastructure.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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In just six months, Secretary Kennedy has postponed ACIP meetings, closed research labs, delayed clinical trials, laid off more than 1,000 NIH officials, and ignored congressional inquiries on CDC leadership.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The city clerk’s responsibilities include attending all City Council meetings, taking meeting minutes and signing official documents, according to the city’s news release.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Cathleen Reynolds, who most recently served as the interim city administrator/clerk/treasurer of Crosby, Minn.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 July 2025
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Orange County Public Schools declined the Orlando Sentinel’s request to speak with administrators and teachers at Brookshire about this year’s grade.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Church administrators did not return requests Monday for additional comment.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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One of the most recent actions by the Department of Health and Human Services, launched in mid-June, targets the University of Michigan Health system over a former employee's claims that she was fired for requesting a religious exemption from providing gender-affirming care.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Several former employees have sued Tesla and Musk’s other companies for discrimination or various labor law violations.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Kyle Tucker and Ian Happ both attended the showcase on June 3, 2015, along with some construction workers who stayed on the project while the major-league club traveled on an extended road trip.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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That is similar to the impact of technological progress on workers.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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The bureaucrats in charge chose to lie to the public about this unpleasant fact.—
Josh Mazer,
Baltimore Sun,
9 July 2025
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This would shift decision-making power to lawmakers (or possibly bureaucrats employed by the state).—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 July 2025
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“Public servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20servant. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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