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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
privy information on the current state of the peace negotiations
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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
privy meetings between high-level representatives from both sides for the purpose of bringing about an armistice
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as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
a privy seal that can be used only by the British monarch
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as in outhouse
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Recent Examples of privy
Lawrence Jackson, Harper's Magazine, 10 July 2023
One illustration shows Henry sitting in his privy chamber, playing a harp—a typical depiction of David in psalters and Books of Hours at the time.
—V.m. Braganza, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
Tanasia Kenney The Charlotte Observer (tns), al, 8 Feb. 2023
But district leadership wasn't privy to the decision until parents were already informed through their schools' principals.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2023
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Adjective
Mucking out the man’s privy and carrying water for his wife provide her with many hours of reflection on how to make a poem.
—Lawrence Jackson, Harper's Magazine, 10 July 2023
One illustration shows Henry sitting in his privy chamber, playing a harp—a typical depiction of David in psalters and Books of Hours at the time.
—V.m. Braganza, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
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An investigation was launched after Simmons accused Charles of bugging her office and being privy to Board of Education information he was not entitled to, officials wrote.
—Tanasia Kenney The Charlotte Observer (tns), al, 8 Feb. 2023
But district leadership wasn't privy to the decision until parents were already informed through their schools' principals.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2023
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Justice Department regulations call for special counsels appointed by the attorney general to submit a confidential report at the conclusion of their investigations.Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Customized and confidential mental therapy sessions.Aditya Malik, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The rocket's upper stage, meanwhile, continued carrying its clandestine satellites to orbit.Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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That looks set to continue with a new play from the veteran dramatist Howard Brenton set in 1942 and telling of a clandestine meeting at the Kremlin between Churchill and Stalin.Matt Wolf, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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In the coming weeks, their search will intensify and, ideally, become more personal.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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Whatever your personal design style, color will play a big part in setting the tone for your home, and these sage green decorating ideas can be part of a restful, serene environment.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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Born and raised on the humble farmlands of southern Georgia, Carter grew up without running water and used an outhouse.Destinee Adams, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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Zacha has hardly been banished to the outhouse on a second line with James van Riemsdyk and Jake DeBrusk, especially with the way DeBrusk has been heating up lately.Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2024
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Packing cubes are many travelers’ secret weapon for maximizing space in suitcases and staying organized, and this backpack comes with two that fit perfectly inside.Miles Walls, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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Special counsel Jack Smith’s report on President-elect Trump’s Jan. 6 election interference case could be released as early as Monday after a federal appeals court denied a bid to keep it secret.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Wang plans to continue following these populations in order to determine if the subjective assessments of memory issues lead to more dementia findings on standardized testing over time.Alice Park, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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But the calculation of a surplus or a deficit in California is often subjective and this year is no different.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Read on for 20 bathroom organizer solutions that can help turn a cluttered commode into an oasis focused on functionality.Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
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The primary suite encompasses the entire third floor and has a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, a custom walk-in closet and a marble spa bath with dual vanities, a steam shower and two commodes.Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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These fleeting possible exceptions aside, Underwood has kept her views on politics and virtually all hot-button issues private.Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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However, as the leading crypto gains in notoriety, more entities, such as public or private companies, are emerging as identifiable holders.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Privy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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