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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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Related Articles Nielsen, Verisk and Accenture alum Laurie Lovett is Sol de Janeiro’s new chief people and impact officer.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Ukrainian fighter jets have struck a base belonging to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Belgorod region, killing intelligence officers, according to a report.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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There were 17 protests submitted by residents, according to the city clerk, which were not enough to prevent the rate increases.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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In November, a 12-person jury unanimously found Royal Bengal’s former president guilty of conspiring with other employees, wire fraud and money laundering.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 June 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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Two Israeli embassy workers in Washington, DC, were killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in late May, and an arsonist set the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion on fire on the first night of Passover because of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s views on the war in Gaza, according to search warrants.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Food worker with discharge from eyes, nose and/or throat.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 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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