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
If a brain chip helps someone control a robotic hand, a wheelchair or a communication device, a security failure could affect far more than privacy.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Patrick Eddington, a senior fellow in homeland security and civil liberties at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, says giving police this capability magnifies its potential problems.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 19 June 2026
Even the $625 million in federal security funding meant to backstop the cities was still being lobbied for late in the process, and, averaged across 11 hosts, wouldn’t come close to covering the bills.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 June 2026
As part of the FCC process, the transaction is being reviewed by the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector, which analyzes potential national security and law enforcement risks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 June 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Patrick Eddington, a senior fellow in homeland security and civil liberties at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, says giving police this capability magnifies its potential problems.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 19 June 2026
Even the $625 million in federal security funding meant to backstop the cities was still being lobbied for late in the process, and, averaged across 11 hosts, wouldn’t come close to covering the bills.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 June 2026
As part of the FCC process, the transaction is being reviewed by the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector, which analyzes potential national security and law enforcement risks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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Teams across the league are leaning into two- and three-tight-end sets to force defenses to play with bigger bodies, which affects their speed in coverage.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Elijah Just rumbled toward the box and seemed to pinball around the Iranian defense.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Firms that deflect or offer guarantees that sound too clean are often the wrong fit, particularly for high-net-worth clients who cannot afford a second remediation campaign to clean up the first.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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In practice, analysts say, that means renewable energy projects in African countries with weak sovereign ratings inherit the perception of sovereign risk even when projects themselves are commercially sound and backed by international guarantees.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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The agency also uses Axon FUSUS and Flock public safety technologies.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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There are now about 3,000 search and rescue incidents in the state per year and keeping people informed of safety issues is a constant.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Supreme Court decided in 2014 that inherited IRAs do not qualify as retirement funds for purposes of federal bankruptcy protection, as beneficiaries cannot make new contributions and are often required to take distributions from the account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But Larsen said shipping lines also need clarity on matters such as keeping ships a safe distance from each other and naval protection.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In return, Tehran has reiterated its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear weapon, promised to dilute near weapons-grade uranium, and agreed to unblock the Strait of Hormuz – concessions that don’t go significantly beyond its prewar offers.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Ukraine disrupts Russian supply lines Along with pledges of more diplomatic and military help at the G-7 summit, Ukraine has recently gained momentum on the battlefield against Russia’s bigger army, thanks to its high-tech drones, Western officials and analysts say.—
Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Plot to rob a military ammunition plant Officials said the group discussed a backup plan to steal military ordnance after determining that its members lacked the expertise needed to manufacture homemade explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Proper's father also said his son had recently obtained camping gear, food, ballistic plates, a new shotgun, rifle, ammunition, magazines and plate carriers, the FBI said.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Reducing capital would heighten risks for depositors and taxpayers in future financial crises, as robust capital buffers are essential safeguards.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The group issued a point-by-point analysis of the memorandum, criticizing it for potentially freeing up tens of billions of dollars for Iran without putting sufficient safeguards to ensure the country won’t use the money to fund operations against the United States.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Officials cited the heat shield concerns as part of the need to add additional testing in space to the Artemis timeline.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Pro-Kremlin newspapers reported it, with some praising the performance of air defenses while noting that the strike highlighted the need to further strengthen the defensive shield around the capital.—
Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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