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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
Megan Sauer, CNBC, 31 May 2025
Todd Chrisley made his first public remarks since he and his wife Julie were pardoned by President Donald Trump earlier this week.
—Kerry Breen
may 30, CBS News, 30 May 2025
Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Trendy public plays usually fall flat, but Indiana could realistically finish with the league’s top record.
—Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
Topics include earning passive income online, mastering communication and public speaking skills, acing your job interview, and practical strategies to grow your wealth.
—Megan Sauer, CNBC, 31 May 2025
Todd Chrisley made his first public remarks since he and his wife Julie were pardoned by President Donald Trump earlier this week.
—Kerry Breen
may 30, CBS News, 30 May 2025
Noun
In reality, the Filipino public is also becoming impatient with the drama in high places, Atienza said.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Trendy public plays usually fall flat, but Indiana could realistically finish with the league’s top record.
—Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public
Adjective
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An official with Smit Salvage, which is part of the salvage team led by TMC Marine, told CNN that the hatches appear open, meaning the crew may not have battened them down as the storm approached.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The chatbot-style addition to the company’s search engine results page is designed to answer longer queries and uses Google’s AI model to generate full responses based on—and linking back to—indexed websites on the open web.—
Reece Rogers,
Wired News,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Many complain about a lack of tort reform, unrestricted attorney advertising or litigation funding, all of which contribute significantly to the scam.—
Robert Tyson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Some of the unrestricted money is tied up in illiquid assets, such as in hedge funds, private equity and real estate that can’t be easily sold.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The Razorbacks are expected to be a top 8 national seed, which will guarantee home field advantage before the College World Series.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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The Fajr Film Festival, once a national cinematic platform, evolved into a mouthpiece for the regime.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Even in high school, but especially college-level, teaching general courses like psychology or sociology usually require a master’s or doctorate-level degree.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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That money was to be held in trust for the collective benefit of tribes.—
Graham Lee Brewer,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Ukraine’s Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said on May 22 that the plan would strengthen Europe’s collective defense and reduce the long-term cost of containing Russian aggression.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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There are multiple elevators within the two-story world and rest of the park for any guest, but particularly guests with wheelchairs or other mobility needs.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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As its nickname suggests, DMT’s effects are a bit like a dream: As vivid as its reality feels in the moment, for many users its sensations fade upon returning to the material world.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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In this case, the first task is to acquaint the local populace with the new part-owner and his significance before the franchise can capitalize on his worldwide stature in the sport.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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Whether this research method is an adequate representation of the populace at large is an open question.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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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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The series, which is produced by Fox Entertainment Studios, came out of a broadcast direct deal between Leary and the company.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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“Public.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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