publics

plural of public

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Recent Examples of publics This is understandable because Western publics are not prepared for such a move, and many would not support it. Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024 In the years following World War II, publics in Europe especially believed the United States was exercising its power in relatively benign ways that helped to lay the foundations for a liberal order. Richard Wike, Foreign Affairs, 8 Jan. 2020 What’s more, the rise of Nazi and then Soviet totalitarianism seemed to show that publics were prone to manipulation and belligerence—a lesson also applied to the American public, which in the 1930s had responded to Hitler with calls for neutrality. Daniel Bessner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2017 But will the public, or publics, support a new war? Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for publics
Noun
  • That's helpful to know for the next designers of the next Mars helicopters, such as Mars Chopper, and other aircraft currently being built to explore other worlds.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With the right digital tools in place and a focus on aligning IT and OT, factories can bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds, creating a future where machines, data and human workers work together seamlessly to drive the manufacturing industry forward.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Sheriff Robert Luna of Los Angeles County said that about 18,000 people were in the mandatory or voluntary evacuation zones.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The transition supports the development of environmentally sustainable economies and societies.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
  • With aging populations becoming a global challenge, tools like AgeXtend could redefine how societies approach health and wellness.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

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“Publics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/publics. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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