1
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
The defendants sought to cover their tracks after Google's internal security systems flagged Samaneh's activity and revoked her access to company resources in August 2023.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Why the Stuffed Orangutan Worked Japanese baby macaques typically cling to their mothers to build muscle strength and for a sense of security.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Multiple pockets—including an interior security pocket—offer plenty of room for essentials, which is especially useful on travel days when easy access matters.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Many Palestinians view the heightened Israeli security presence, and increasing visits by religious and nationalist Israeli Jews, as a provocation.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Why the Stuffed Orangutan Worked Japanese baby macaques typically cling to their mothers to build muscle strength and for a sense of security.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Multiple pockets—including an interior security pocket—offer plenty of room for essentials, which is especially useful on travel days when easy access matters.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Many Palestinians view the heightened Israeli security presence, and increasing visits by religious and nationalist Israeli Jews, as a provocation.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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Greater European defense cooperation is popular across Europe — but there are challenges, warned Liana Fix, senior fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations.—
Domi Suskova,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Aid to Ukraine is slow and increases in NATO defense budgets to 5% of national income are pledged for nine years from now – when few current leaders will be in power.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Previous talks with Russia and Ukraine have largely resolved the question of security guarantees, Witkoff said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Previous talks with Russia and Ukraine have largely resolved the question of security guarantees, Witkoff said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Between 81% and 86% of all ages and nearly 80% of Republicans, 88% of Democrats, and 90% of people who declined to identify a political affiliation thought government wasn’t doing enough about chemical safety.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Spurs are four points from safety with 11 games to play, and without a league win since December.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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In space, there is no atmosphere to protect your satellites, and the Earth’s magnetic field offers little protection as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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The reactor is located about 300 yards, or roughly 900 feet, from the Columbia River, making environmental protection a key priority.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Which countries pledged troops and funding Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania made pledges to send troops for a Gaza stabilization force, while Egypt and Jordan committed to train police.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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While working for the state, Westra had signed the first pledge of state aid benefiting construction of the company’s $550 million, 650-employee food production plant in northern Sioux Falls.—
Joshua Haiar,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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In one recent prosecution, the Department of Justice charged a father-son duo with attempting to drive more than 300 rifles and pistols, plus ammunition and magazines, over the Mexican border.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine has also turned to air drones to routinely strike deep into Russian territory at the Kremlin's war machine, including oil refineries, military airfields and ammunition depots.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
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Regarding the involvement of former CEOs in institutional decision-making, Molinaroli notes that their practical insights could be tapped more frequently through diverse councils, clear mandates, and rigorous conflict-of-interest safeguards to prevent undue influence.—
Nia Bowers,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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This lawsuit is a necessary constitutional safeguard.—
Chris Alexander,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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What better way to demonstrate the intent of taking primary responsibility for your own security and cutting dependency on the United States than by building your own nuclear weapons or relying more on the French and British nuclear shield?—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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How the heat shield behaves this time on its modified, atmospheric deep-dive trajectory could be yet another nail-bitter.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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