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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
Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Charges alleged public corruption scheme The Justice Department last year brought public corruption charges against Adams in the first prosecution of a sitting mayor in the city’s modern history.
—Paula Reid, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Stories of collisions and near-misses scare the flying public, and that could have a chilling effect on the travel industry and economy as a whole.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
At the same time, allegations of Payne’s disturbing behavior started becoming public.
—Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
Charges alleged public corruption scheme The Justice Department last year brought public corruption charges against Adams in the first prosecution of a sitting mayor in the city’s modern history.
—Paula Reid, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
This demands the use of all leverage points and interactions with the Trump administration, other members, and the American public.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Stories of collisions and near-misses scare the flying public, and that could have a chilling effect on the travel industry and economy as a whole.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public
Adjective
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State of play: The race for the governorship remains fairly open.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Beaches monitored by Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue are currently open, according to the county’s website.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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He was set to become an unrestricted free agent next month.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Ideally, Humphries, the nine-year veteran left tackle, will not be an unrestricted free agent for long next month when the NFL free agency begins.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sixty percent favored deporting migrants who are in the country illegally, and 59% backed his decision declaring a national emergency because of migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border.—
Michael Collins,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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That is, of course, an appropriate remark, particularly for a governor with national ambitions.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond general skepticism about the need for people to wear an AI device on their chest, Humane never proved its pitch of AI Pins replacing smartphones.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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Williams was one of several TCU players and Memphis Grizzlies officials who came to celebrate Bane, which also included head coach Taylor Jenkins and the franchise’s general manager Zach Kleiman.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These emotions and this trauma are paramount and require our collective compassion and care as our communities heal.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Making up for Betts’ absence required a collective effort, and Barker did her part.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Understanding Azaleas In the botanical world, all azaleas are rhododendrons (Rhododendron spp) but not all rhododendrons are azaleas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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There is no difference between the digital world and the analog world to say it like this.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The state engages in systematic efforts to spread war fever by infecting the populace with the big lies of propaganda.—
Karen Parker Lears,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
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In the Eaton Fire zone, Latinos represent 27% of the populace but 35% of workers.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The show falls under the broadcast direct deal Hudson and his producing partner Stalberg signed with Fox in 2023.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2024
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Fox is adding another veteran writer and producer to its roster of broadcast direct deals.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Sep. 2024
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“Public.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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