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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
that he is planning to retire is private information until he makes a public announcement
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
a private investigation of the organization's activities
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as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
club lockers in which private property may be stored
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Recent Examples of private
The Federal Aviation Administration said the program will include at least five projects from public-private partnerships with state and local governments and private sector companies to enable safe operations for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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David Shepardson, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Following their reunion this week, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King had a private tea at Clarence House with Prince Harry and said no further details would be shared.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Armani, who was very private about his personal life, had no children.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Billionaire Wes Edens hopes to begin operating Brightline West, a private bullet train between Las Vegas and suburban Los Angeles, within a few years.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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David Shepardson, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Following their reunion this week, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King had a private tea at Clarence House with Prince Harry and said no further details would be shared.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Armani, who was very private about his personal life, had no children.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Billionaire Wes Edens hopes to begin operating Brightline West, a private bullet train between Las Vegas and suburban Los Angeles, within a few years.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for private
Adjective
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Incomes and inheritances are not confidential matters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Bundy family’s statement noted this and said their destination was not clandestine, as the FBI document alleged.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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The result was the Commandos, who operated in clandestine raids behind the lines to harass the enemy with remarkable success.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Even if there is no criminal investigation, the NFL has the authority — in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement — to independently investigate allegations in a civil matter and discipline Hill under the league’s personal conduct policy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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So yeah, that case was personal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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North was convicted in 1989 on three felony charges for helping to arrange the illicit sale of weapons to Iran and divert the proceeds to fund a secret war against anti-communist Contra rebels in Nicaragua.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The in-game map also purposefully obscures some of the game's secret nooks and crannies, which can only be found with careful observation (or a handy walkthrough).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cameron Crowe researched what would become his debut script by going undercover as a high school student for a full year in what can only be described as a 21 Jump Street stunt.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Further, this legislation is unnecessary if it is truly intended to apply to undercover officers.—
Charles Champion,
Oc Register,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Baristas—most of whom already felt overwhelmed—now have to wear a black T-shirt and pants, greet customers, scribble personalized messages on each to-go cup, and ideally hand over drinks within four minutes.—
Molly Liebergall,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whether your dog is a picky eater or has specific health requirements, The Farmer’s Dog creates a personalized meal plan that’s delivered straight to your door.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Korean Central News Agency/AP What To Know North Korea has conducted six underground nuclear tests since 2006, the most recent in 2017.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Around a million years ago, a sinkhole opened, turning the Cedar Creek waterway into an underground river.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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But what other, more-restrictive standard could Treasury use that doesn’t risk running afoul of the statutory guidance based on a bureaucrat’s subjective judgment?—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But a subjective review of IL assignments over the past five years suggests this wave of early-September injuries is more notable than in recent seasons.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Private.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/private. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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