as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
school records are regarded as nonpublic information
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Recent Examples of nonpublic
Van Dyke bet a total of approximately $33,034 on those outcomes while in possession of classified nonpublic information about Operation Absolute Resolve.
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ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Van Dyke, who was involved in Maduro's capture, was charged with unlawful use of confidential information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, commodities fraud and wire fraud.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Another 20% attended nonpublic schools and 19% attended other public schools through open enrollment.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Critics of the practice argue it shouldn’t be allowed because members of Congress sometimes have access to nonpublic information that may give them an advantage in buying and selling stocks.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Van Dyke, who was involved in Maduro's capture, was charged with unlawful use of confidential information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, commodities fraud and wire fraud.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Another 20% attended nonpublic schools and 19% attended other public schools through open enrollment.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Critics of the practice argue it shouldn’t be allowed because members of Congress sometimes have access to nonpublic information that may give them an advantage in buying and selling stocks.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpublic
Adjective
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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All calls will be kept confidential.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Many Cubans have expressed concern on social media about how private entities that will care for the elderly will be chosen and who will decide which people are considered vulnerable enough to enter the centers.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the impact on tip fees, Spino said Torrington could gain an additional $100,000 a year in tax revenues if the facility were to be sold to a private company.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Nonpublic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpublic. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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