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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
Those who are allergic to certain bees should always consider their personal safety.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Eisenhower, for example, worries about the safety of his troops in Normandy after Operation Tiger, a rehearsal for D-Day that turned into a tragic debacle that cost men’s lives.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Moving forward, the focus will be on safety and security.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 13 May 2026
On Wednesday, Leerhsen cited more granular data to demonstrate recent improvements in public safety on the city’s trains and buses.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Eisenhower, for example, worries about the safety of his troops in Normandy after Operation Tiger, a rehearsal for D-Day that turned into a tragic debacle that cost men’s lives.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Moving forward, the focus will be on safety and security.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 13 May 2026
On Wednesday, Leerhsen cited more granular data to demonstrate recent improvements in public safety on the city’s trains and buses.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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None have actively traded individual securities while in office.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The agency will also work with law enforcement to increase security around the dam.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Second-year guard Sarah Ashlee Barker scored the game-winner on a put-back right before time expired, and pandemonium ensued.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Ross described strict rules and constant shouting from guards and condescending treatment at the detention facility in Louisiana.—
Jade le Deley,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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This is not a narrow child protection measure.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Specifically, Congress put protections in place to ensure that covered programs offer legally qualified candidates for office (both Republican and Democrat) equal time on the public airwaves.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Noun
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That could also include Weber State’s Gavin Ortega, a versatile 6-foot-5 piece who sports golden-blonde locks flowing from the back of his helmet.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Gone are the manual clamps or twist locks.—
Robb Rice,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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