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as in officer
a person who holds a public office
the new governor made a vow that he would always remember why he was called a public servant
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as in civil servant
a worker in a government agency
concerned that the new federal agency would just add another slew of public servants to the government payroll
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Recent Examples of public servant
Anger and defiance Authorities closed government offices to allow public servants to attend the ceremonies.
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David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
She’s been an example, certainly, of what happens when a public servant lines their pockets in a shady deal.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Another cause could be the Social Security Fairness Act, which provides more retirement benefits to public servants such as teachers, firefighters and police officers, and could encourage more people to file, the Urban analysis said.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 June 2025
In May 2021, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, PEOPLE previously reported, citing court records.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 20 June 2025
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David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
She’s been an example, certainly, of what happens when a public servant lines their pockets in a shady deal.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Another cause could be the Social Security Fairness Act, which provides more retirement benefits to public servants such as teachers, firefighters and police officers, and could encourage more people to file, the Urban analysis said.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 June 2025
In May 2021, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, PEOPLE previously reported, citing court records.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public servant
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But case law has held that prosecutors are constitutional, judicial officers who are not in the same category as state, county and township executive-branch officers, such as mayors.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Many fishers have lost their livelihoods overnight, with about a third of the state waters completely devoid of fish, according to Pat Tripodi, the executive officer of the Marine Fishers Association, which represents the interests of most commercial fishing license holders in the state.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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Is there anything that Congress can do to protect some of these civil servants?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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In total, the 2,145 senior staff make up the bulk of the 2,694 civil servants who have agreed to leave NASA through early retirements, buyouts, or deferred resignation offers — part of a wider administration effort to pare down the federal workforce.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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While officials cash in, residents are still waiting for basic lighting and infrastructure.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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In just six months, Secretary Kennedy has postponed ACIP meetings, closed research labs, delayed clinical trials, laid off more than 1,000 NIH officials, and ignored congressional inquiries on CDC leadership.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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This job typically requires a high school diploma and basic computer skills, but many office clerks learn on the fly.—
Sarah Bregel,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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The case went unsolved for decades before Pedro Hernandez, a former store clerk in Etan's neighborhood, was named a suspect in 2012.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Orange County Public Schools declined the Orlando Sentinel’s request to speak with administrators and teachers at Brookshire about this year’s grade.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Church administrators did not return requests Monday for additional comment.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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As a showrunner, Schneider was alleged to have run a toxic workplace, discriminated against female writers on staff and made requests for massages from employees on set.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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Food at the office can be a big draw for employees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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This comprehensive approach to worker welfare stands as a model for how fashion brands can operate ethically while producing extraordinary work.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The world’s fourth-largest economy has traditionally been strict on immigration, but in recent years worked hard to attract more international tourists and foreign workers to counter a rapidly aging population and plunging birth rates.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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As long as politicians and government bureaucrats are allowed to substitute their judgment for the judgment of the people working in and with local schools, public education will never improve.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
17 July 2025
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There’s a smarter way to end freeloading — without outsourcing authority over the U.S. health care system to foreign bureaucrats.—
Michelle Flowers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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“Public servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20servant. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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