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
Trump has disrupted decades of American trade policies, including with key security allies like Japan, by imposing big import taxes on a wide range of products.
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Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Insiders previously told People magazine that Harry wanted to reinstate his security to allow more flexible visits to the UK for himself, his wife and their two children.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The bill seeks to address a major national security concern surrounding Washington—there is a monumental gap in shipbuilding activity between the U.S. and China.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
In January, organizers at a major San Francisco healthcare meeting increased security for attendees inside and outside the venue.
—Sriparna Roy, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Insiders previously told People magazine that Harry wanted to reinstate his security to allow more flexible visits to the UK for himself, his wife and their two children.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The bill seeks to address a major national security concern surrounding Washington—there is a monumental gap in shipbuilding activity between the U.S. and China.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
In January, organizers at a major San Francisco healthcare meeting increased security for attendees inside and outside the venue.
—Sriparna Roy, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for security
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This comes after the jury pool was narrowed to 45 candidates across three days of intense questioning from the prosecution, defense and Judge Arun Subramanian.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The jury pool was narrowed down to 45 candidates over the course of three days of intense questioning from the prosecution, defense and Judge Arun Subramanian.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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As president, Joe Biden also attempted to bring the Saudis into the fold in exchange for U.S. security guarantees and a civil nuclear program, but the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza complicated those efforts.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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But others have seen the deal as the U.S. taking advantage of Ukraine’s reliance on American aid to win control of valuable natural resources, without offering strong guarantees in return.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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But the consequences of excessive drinking onboard – from unruly behavior to safety risks – can far outweigh the temporary pleasure of a drink.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Federal and state officials have also noted concerns about MS-13 activity within the prison system and its broader implications for public safety.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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That’s the importance of the blindside protection of quarterback Patrick Mahomes — a point that should require no emphasis for anyone who watched the turnstile at left tackle in Kansas City during the 2024 season.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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The firings at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) come as consumer protection groups and lawmakers warn that Trump may be attempting to dismantle the entire agency.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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Johnson, with the low-income housing coalition, said shrinking HUD funding could undermine the Trump administration's pledge to build affordable housing on federal lands.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Churchill said the zoo has secured approximately $19 million in pledges toward its $50 million fundraising goal.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The first Trump administration continued to weaken safeguards for 35 million acres of federal lands — more than any other administration in history — and offered up millions more for oil and gas development, but stopped short of trying sell off or transfer large areas of the public domain.—
Chris D'Angelo,
Vox,
2 May 2025
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The wildfire mitigation effort President Trump’s administration has acted to roll back environmental safeguards around future logging projects on more than half of U.S. national forests, under an emergency designation that cites dangers from wildfires.—
Jenny Kane and Claire Rush,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The revolver was located and determined to have been loaded with five rounds of .357 magnum ammunition.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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Several other guns and ammunition were discovered in the barn.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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There’s credits, grenades, shield and health kids to scavenge, on top of tons of materials whose inherent value isn’t really made clear at first — or ever, really.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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But there’s likely only so much the shield can do to protect its prospects.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Security.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/security. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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