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as in security
the state of not being exposed to danger
we were lucky to make it to safety just as the lions broke loose from their cage at the zoo
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Recent Examples of safety
Earlier this year, five Tenet Healthcare hospitals sued a different hospital ratings organization called the Leapfrog Group after its hospitals earned low safety grades, according to the Miami Herald.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
The truth is, automotive supply chains are a web of suppliers, sub-suppliers, regulators, safety standards, legacy systems, and global logistics complexity.
—Dave Evans, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Additionally, the compliance division of the Industrial Commission of Arizona started its investigation July 28, said Charles Carpenter, a spokesman for the state’s workplace safety agency.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Ohio State brings back arguably college football’s two best players in receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs, but 14 stars of the 2024 roster became NFL Draft picks, including the entire starting defensive line and quarterback Will Howard.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 29 July 2025
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
The truth is, automotive supply chains are a web of suppliers, sub-suppliers, regulators, safety standards, legacy systems, and global logistics complexity.
—Dave Evans, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Additionally, the compliance division of the Industrial Commission of Arizona started its investigation July 28, said Charles Carpenter, a spokesman for the state’s workplace safety agency.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Ohio State brings back arguably college football’s two best players in receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs, but 14 stars of the 2024 roster became NFL Draft picks, including the entire starting defensive line and quarterback Will Howard.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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Upon arrival, players, coaches and spectators will be screened by security officers using handheld metal detectors and bag checks will also be conducted.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
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Advertisement The President dismissed the persistent interest in Epstein as a distraction fueled by political sabotage, insisting that his administration was focused on issues that mattered—border security, the economy, energy independence, and cracking down on voter fraud.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In the four photos, the Indiana Fever guard and the former Iowa men's basketball star are seen happily posing at various venues, including at one of her games.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The kind guard in the lobby and my mother’s terrible, open mouth.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The bubbles that tell us those people don’t deserve our protection.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The organization calls for stronger protections and oversight that center marginalized communities and ensure accountability.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Love locks have been slowly disappearing from the Old Red Bridge in south Kansas City off Red Bridge Road, as an amateur locksmith from Overland Park admits to using the locks to practice his skills.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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The spray is also formulated with argan oil, vitamins, and fatty acids to smooth and soften your locks.—
PEOPLE Deals Team,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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