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Synonyms

in private

Idioms  

  1. Not in public; secretly, confidentially. For example, The hearings will be conducted in private, or May I speak to you in private? [Late 1500s] For an antonym, see in public.

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"The second is what's going on in private credit and the liquidity issues. And third, of course, is what's going on in the Middle East," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Stronger exports, along with a recovery in private consumption and facility investment, likely drove growth of 1.2% on quarter and 3.0% on year in the January-March period, Barclays economist Bumki Son said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Wendy C. Ortiz is the author of three books and is a therapist in private practice in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Rising borrower defaults in private credit are also worth watching.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Behind me was the malign Edmund, before me an angry Claudius deep in private conversation with Laertes.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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