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as in defense
means or method of defending
measures taken to beef up our national security
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2
as in guarantee
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
their house will serve as security for the loan
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as in safety
the state of not being exposed to danger
after the burglaries, police presence in the neighborhood was enhanced to give residents a stronger sense of security
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Recent Examples of security
Two weeks ago, Lutnick invoked export control authorities to require Anthropic to shut off access to its two most capable systems, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, citing threats to national security.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
If the federal government does not provide full reimbursement for those security costs, the city would seek to tap LA28’s contingency funds to cover the difference, Szabo said.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The broader policy lesson is straightforward; crypto oversight cannot remain limited to questions of securities law, taxation, or consumer protection.
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Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The White House has said the $400 million cost would be paid by private donors, but public money — around $1 billion for the entire White House complex, including the ballroom — would be used for security measures.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
If the federal government does not provide full reimbursement for those security costs, the city would seek to tap LA28’s contingency funds to cover the difference, Szabo said.
—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The broader policy lesson is straightforward; crypto oversight cannot remain limited to questions of securities law, taxation, or consumer protection.
—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The White House has said the $400 million cost would be paid by private donors, but public money — around $1 billion for the entire White House complex, including the ballroom — would be used for security measures.
—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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Neither team has pressed forward with much conviction in the first 15 minutes, and after some back-and-forth passing on the back line of the Netherlands' defense, boos could be heard from restless spectators in Monterrey.
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Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
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Under Proposition 98, approved by voters in 1988, California has a minimum funding guarantee for schools and community colleges and dedicates roughly 40% of general fund revenue to education.
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Once a newly public company has an influx of cash from the IPO, there is no guarantee that the company will spend it wisely.
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Officials say the system prioritizes public safety by sending alerts to areas that could experience shaking, even if some people ultimately never feel it.
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The agency recently published a draft of a new plan to address the safety of train crossings in Missouri.
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The state expansion also means protection for the rare riparian forest.
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
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Various countries are deploying rescue teams to Venezuela and pledges of foreign aid are pouring in after twin earthquakes destroyed neighborhoods and devastated communities.
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The administration's pledge has already run into a competing account from Tehran.
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In Gohrischheide, in eastern Germany, a fire broke out in a large forest that's still contaminated with ammunition from World War II, complicating efforts by firefighters.
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In Gohrischheide, in eastern Germany, a fire broke out in a large forest that’s still contaminated with ammunition from World War II, which made the firefighters’ efforts even more complicated.
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Tokenization allows banks to offer the speed, transparency and programmability clients increasingly expect while preserving the safeguards that underpin trust in the financial system.
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Greenspan long advocated for gold as a safeguard against inflation and government overspending.
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Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
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The federal program, established by Congress in 1990, shields immigrants from countries in turmoil from deportation.
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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