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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
Although the Trump administration may have good intentions in testing new vaccines for greater safety and transparency, the harm done by unintended consequences could be devastating.
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
In the annual tug-of-war over public spending across the sprawling San Diego County bureaucracy, public safety and social services trumped land-use planning, the environment and capital projects by $180 million in a draft budget released Thursday.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2025
The trial of estrogen alone also raised safety concerns, though both types of therapy reduced the risk of bone fractures.
—Jean Wactawski-Wende, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated stress levels as some clients grew combative over curbside protocols and other safety precautions, according to Tsontos.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
In the annual tug-of-war over public spending across the sprawling San Diego County bureaucracy, public safety and social services trumped land-use planning, the environment and capital projects by $180 million in a draft budget released Thursday.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2025
The trial of estrogen alone also raised safety concerns, though both types of therapy reduced the risk of bone fractures.
—Jean Wactawski-Wende, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated stress levels as some clients grew combative over curbside protocols and other safety precautions, according to Tsontos.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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Report any phishing emails to the PayPal security team by forwarding them to phishing@paypal.com and then deleting them.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Romania’s president has a semi-executive role that includes commanding the armed forces and chairing the security council that decides on military aid.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
Noun
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With the game on the line, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson didn’t flinch.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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O'Reilly says this pushing of the envelope is largely because Mon is so caught off guard by Krennic's presence.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Silva and her husband became TPS holders in 2023, a protection the Trump administration decided would end in April .—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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Over a dozen largely Democratic states are suing President Trump's administration over his efforts to fast-track energy projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The door is lockable using a padlock or cable lock.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Leave the keys in a lock box or with your real estate agent to ensure a smooth transition.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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