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
Ukraine has been pressing for security guarantees from the West to prevent Russia from invading its territory again.
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Katie Marie Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Small described Southern Skates as a safe space for kids, with Dallas police providing security during events.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
The post-World War II coalition has been bolstering security in Denmark, a NATO member, by positioning European troops from Germany and France in Greenland in recent days.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 Jan. 2026
Trump has said the U.S. needs Greenland for national security reasons.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
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Katie Marie Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Small described Southern Skates as a safe space for kids, with Dallas police providing security during events.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
The post-World War II coalition has been bolstering security in Denmark, a NATO member, by positioning European troops from Germany and France in Greenland in recent days.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 Jan. 2026
Trump has said the U.S. needs Greenland for national security reasons.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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In defense of the project, the developers say low-income housing is greatly needed in Placer County, and the population boom would support growth for local businesses.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Celtics opened with one of their most dominant quarters of the season, outscoring the Blazers 32-11 through balanced offense and smothering defense.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Because there's no guarantee repellents will keep your pets from eating plants, avoid using sprays that contain toxic ingredients like essential oils.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Entrenched obstacles to a peace deal were Russia's demands that Ukraine hand over its eastern Donbas region, and Ukraine's demands for security guarantees from Western partners to deter Russia from invading Ukraine again in the future.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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Besides Han, Yoon’s defense, safety and justice ministers, spy and police chiefs as well as some of his top military commanders have been indicted on rebellion and other charges related to the martial law imposition.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Common Sense Media's Risk Assessment of AI Toys Common Sense Media tested three popular AI toys on the market for technical performance, content safety, developmental appropriateness, privacy practices, and attachment risks.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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Free-solo climber Alex Honnold was reportedly paid about $500,000 to climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or protection, an act that carried a nontrivial risk of death.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These plans are not insurance, and therefore not subject to the Affordable Care Act's rules or protections, says Joann Volk, a professor at Georgetown University who studies private insurance markets.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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And when France exited NATO, NATO quickly modified its commitments to defend formerly French colonial territories in Africa, stepping back from a pledge of collective defense once its collectivity restructured under the pressures of decolonization.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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Suffice it to say, the year came and went and no such feat was accomplished, and the pledge was eventually buried by dozens more just like it.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
22 Jan. 2026
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In announcing Zimmerman's sentence, the Russian court published on social media a slideshow that included a video of a white sailing boat and photos of a sniper rifle and ammunition allegedly found on board, and of a man sitting on the vessel.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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He is also prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2026
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Each reduces internal noise and safeguards clear thinking when the stakes are high.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The two safeguards are often in tension with one another, with different factions disputing which takes priority.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Yet its response to the heat-shield defect was worrying.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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There, as Mixer’s series will explain, fame becomes both his shield and his livelihood.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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