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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
Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 July 2025
While administration officials tout the bill as a tool to enhance public safety, immigration experts caution that the funding far exceeds what's needed to target serious criminal offenders.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
The American public will ultimately choose the winning couple.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Adjective
Despite Gottlieb's rare public appearances, she's worn many extravagant creations to the high-profile events she's attended in years past.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 15 July 2025
While administration officials tout the bill as a tool to enhance public safety, immigration experts caution that the funding far exceeds what's needed to target serious criminal offenders.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Noun
That’s just one way the ripples of these rollbacks extend to people who’ve already invested in clean energy products, as well as the broader public.
—Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
The American public will ultimately choose the winning couple.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public
Adjective
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Camp Randall's gates open at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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What is important to pay attention to is how often a wide receiver gets open.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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This year’s crop of unrestricted free agents was quite underwhelming.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The Lakers agreed to terms with Ayton, who was an unrestricted free agent after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers last weekend, on a two-year, $16.6 million contract with a player option for the 2026-27 season.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Foxx's campaign had gained traction online, fueling speculation in the national media that the race could be close, and Hernandez was the biggest fundraiser in the race, spending nearly $1 million dollars.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Of the five Democrats who may seek the nomination, McMorrow, Stevens and El-Sayed are most likely to have success raising money on a national basis.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Credit card debt in general has seen fresh highs in the years following the pandemic, as inflationary pressures and stagnant wage growth have caused many Americans to look to consumer debt to fill the gaps.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Teresa Moore, the board’s general counsel, said the state is misreading the funding law and should be looking at the original $42 million as an annual requirement, not a one-time expense.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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His work tells the stories of small communities living in conditions of marginalization and social exclusion, revealing their intimate points of view while expressing broader collective needs.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
23 July 2025
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Rap collective Odd Future generates deafening buzz at side parties, storms off official showcase after three songs.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
Noun
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While she's taken on fewer roles in recent years, Bonet remains a presence in the entertainment world.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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That's because the aviation world is taking over Oshkosh’s skies for the 72nd edition of EAA AirVenture, which started July 21 and runs through July 27.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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But the deeper concern goes beyond ice crystals, to the notion that government agencies are trying to poison the populace or affect weather patterns through geoengineering.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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And so, Frank and Dennis took to shaking down the populace after Frank sprang for two police uniforms, Dee beat the hell out of the unhoused masturbator, and Charlie seized upon his undercover Serpico cop role to attempt a series of stings on his fellow corrupt fake cops.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Above all, broadcast hero stories internally; behavior follows narrative.—
Jim Stevenson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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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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“Public.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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