as in guards
a protective device (as on a weapon) to prevent accidental operation
the gun couldn't be fired as long as the safety was on
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Recent Examples of safeties
Together, the Falcons’ safeties swipe through practice film, stopping and watching each play.
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Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
Paired with free-agent newcomer Coby Bryant, the Bears now have two starting safeties who can be dangerous in ways that will help the entire defense stay unpredictable.
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Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
With Smith-Wade working with the safeties, Simmons’ job security is fluid.
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Mike Kaye
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Kevin Byard and Craig Woodson led the safeties, as expected, followed by Dell Pettus, who was involved in an incidental collision at the end of one completion.
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Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
How the safeties received their reps The rehab group working off to the side Thursday included Bland, veteran safety free agent addition Jalen Thompson and second-year outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku.
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Nick Harris
june 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
In some position groups — receiver, tight end, edge rushers, cornerback and safeties to be specific — the blind is leading the blind because there is no veteran presence in those rooms.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Minter departed at the end of the season to become the Ravens’ head coach and former Chargers safeties coach Chris O’Leary returned this past winter from a one-season stint as the defensive coordinator at Western Michigan to replace Minter.
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Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
In 7-on-7 work, QB Quinn Ewers connected deep down the middle with TE Ben Sims, splitting the safeties.
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David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
Paired with free-agent newcomer Coby Bryant, the Bears now have two starting safeties who can be dangerous in ways that will help the entire defense stay unpredictable.
—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
With Smith-Wade working with the safeties, Simmons’ job security is fluid.
—
Mike Kaye
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Kevin Byard and Craig Woodson led the safeties, as expected, followed by Dell Pettus, who was involved in an incidental collision at the end of one completion.
—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
How the safeties received their reps The rehab group working off to the side Thursday included Bland, veteran safety free agent addition Jalen Thompson and second-year outside linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku.
—
Nick Harris
june 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
In some position groups — receiver, tight end, edge rushers, cornerback and safeties to be specific — the blind is leading the blind because there is no veteran presence in those rooms.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
Minter departed at the end of the season to become the Ravens’ head coach and former Chargers safeties coach Chris O’Leary returned this past winter from a one-season stint as the defensive coordinator at Western Michigan to replace Minter.
—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
In 7-on-7 work, QB Quinn Ewers connected deep down the middle with TE Ben Sims, splitting the safeties.
—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for safeties
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The 2026 class has been considered one of the deepest and most talented in recent memory, headlined by a quartet of generational one-and-dones as well as explosive guards and elite veteran forwards.
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After the top four picks, the draft was considered wide open with a logjam of talented guards.
Noun
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Really Simple Licensing is pushing for an open standard before any single company locks in the rules.
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And rosemary and coconut oils soothe the scalp and leave locks softer and shinier.
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“Safeties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safeties. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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