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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
This victory is for public servants to get their rightful salaries.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Also, think about the people in your life who would be amazing public servants if only they were asked—and then ask them.
—Marianne Schnall, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
On May 5, 2021, nearly a year after Suzanne’s disappearance, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, court records showed.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 10 May 2025
These include a public servants resource website, to serve as a central location for information and resources to assist impacted workers and their families.
—The Hill, 2 May 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Also, think about the people in your life who would be amazing public servants if only they were asked—and then ask them.
—Marianne Schnall, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
On May 5, 2021, nearly a year after Suzanne’s disappearance, Barry was arrested and charged with murder after deliberation, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, court records showed.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 10 May 2025
These include a public servants resource website, to serve as a central location for information and resources to assist impacted workers and their families.
—The Hill, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for public servant
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The person’s name was not made public, but he was identified as the ship’s second officer.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Occupations Spanberger worked on narcotics and money laundering cases as a federal law enforcement officer in the Postal Inspection Service and then at the CIA as a case officer.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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Bevan said the men are from all ages and backgrounds: fathers, civil servants, military personnel, and paramedics.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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This nonprofit, supported by Sweden’s prime minister, provides agentic AI free for two years to 2.3 million Swedes, including civil servants, students, teachers, researchers and nonprofits.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Reyes was in the hospital for two weeks until his death Tuesday from the injuries, officials said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip meanwhile killed at least 13 people overnight, local health officials said.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Months later, police arrested Hoffman, a store clerk, and he was found guilty of beating the young father-to-be with a claw hammer and shooting him.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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After the clerk handed over about $1,000 in cash, the bandit left the bank and drove off in a Prius, the sergeant said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The initial feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, reducing delays, lowering operational costs, and significantly improving job satisfaction among both clinicians and administrators.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Undercover journalists caught an administrator at UNC bragging about pushing DEI despite it being banned.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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Step 4: Communicate transparently with employees and clients.—
Rem Oculee,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Any organization with 75 or more employees in the region is eligible to compete for a Top Workplaces award.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Lack Of Attachment Remote workers often feel unattached due to the lack of face-to-face interaction, spontaneous collaboration and clear visibility into their impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Vanguard chose the university area and the region because of its access to talented workers and colleges, Manry said.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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Moreover, tensions are emerging among Russian elites as a result of Putin’s efforts to push aside existing business leaders, bureaucrats, and others in favor of loyalists who adhere to the regime’s ideology or at least pay lip service to it, such as war veterans.—
ANDREI YAKOVLEV,
Foreign Affairs,
16 May 2025
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The Empire is full of bickering bureaucrats, which is fun to watch though bad for getting the Death Star done in a timely manner, and Darth Vader power walks into scenes that both undermine his icon status yet also cement it.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“Public servant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/public%20servant. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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