security

noun

si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē How to pronounce security (audio)
Definition of securitynext
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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3
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 Such shocks may appear manageable to Washington or Brussels only because much of the adjustment is happening in more vulnerable countries, where the political and even security implications may not be fully apparent for some time. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 The trio and Wondermind are being sued for securities fraud, common law fraud, and breach of contract. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 Qusra is supposed to be under Palestinian civilian and security control, and Israeli civilians are barred from entering. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026 This means that for you, money and emotional security go hand in hand. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for security
Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
  1. defense
  2. guarantee
  3. safety
  4. protection
  5. pledge
  6. ammunition
  7. safeguard
  8. shield
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  • The Broncos’ offensive line consistently won the line of scrimmage, clearing paths for Denver running backs to gash the Falcons’ defense.
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • No other position on a Denver defense loaded with talent and experience enters the season with more uncertainty about the pecking order than this one.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • Past performance is no guarantee of future results, remember.
    — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Adult usage is holding steady, and there’s no guarantee that young people will continue abstaining.
    — Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of guarantee
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  • While these programs are a step in the right direction to improving e-scooter safety, Chicago should also consider policies designed around the developmental needs and behaviors of youth.
    — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Caught in the crossfire are innocent kids trying simply to stay in safety.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of safety
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  • Payton has talked routinely in camp about Coleman being further along than other first-year backs in his ability to grasp pass-protection responsibilities.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But the fate of Mangione’s state case, set to go to trial next month, now hangs in the balance as his attorneys seek to get second-degree murder and weapons charges dismissed over double jeopardy protections.
    — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • In addition to its gender split pledge, Øya is regularly recognized as one of the leaders in festival sustainability, prioritizing waste management, stopping the use of fuel generators in 2008, and only serving meat-free food since 2024.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The company adopted that pledge in 2018 after the intense backlash over Project Maven—a separate defense contract.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • Her mother, meanwhile, is backed up by her second husband (Kwon), a mild-mannered documentary filmmaker whose profession gives his wife yet more ammunition in her smiling disparagement of Sanghee.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The ammunition matched the casing that Fort Worth police cadets found near the scene of the shooting, according to the affidavit.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ammunition
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  • About one third of its customers had adopted that safeguard, which will now become mandatory by year’s end.
    — Soo Youn, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Because no single firm bears the cost to society of energy price shocks, the private sector tends to underinvest in these safeguards, making their formation dependent on government action.
    — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of safeguard
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  • Hydrogen, which has no neutrons, has roughly double that ratio of any other element, which is why water is often cited as a good space radiation shield.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ornamental shields and coats of arms are decorated with castles, crosses, lions, flags, and crowns.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
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“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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