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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
Public safety, like infrastructure, exists because communities pool resources to provide services the private market often cannot deliver equitably.
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Lisa Mallozzi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Over the next several months, our agencies will be scheduling joint meetings with community groups in all five boroughs to speak directly with New Yorkers about fire safety.
—Lillian Bonsignore, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Meta is also facing a separate child safety lawsuit in New Mexico, while lawsuits brought by school districts -- modeled after tobacco litigation in the 1990s -- are expected to head to trial later this year.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Experts have also raised concerns about the safety of the ingredients themselves.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Mallozzi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Over the next several months, our agencies will be scheduling joint meetings with community groups in all five boroughs to speak directly with New Yorkers about fire safety.
—Lillian Bonsignore, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Meta is also facing a separate child safety lawsuit in New Mexico, while lawsuits brought by school districts -- modeled after tobacco litigation in the 1990s -- are expected to head to trial later this year.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Experts have also raised concerns about the safety of the ingredients themselves.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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During a government shutdown, all federal functions necessary for public safety, national security and protecting government property may continue, though employees work without pay.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Trump has been outspoken about his plans to acquire Greenland, citing national security threats from Russia and China.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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About 10 minutes later, one or two members of the group broke off to spray-paint vehicles and the guard booth.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 17,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2026
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Wolverines junior guard Pierce Thompson scored 22 points and senior guard Amir Jones, who is going to Georgia State, scored 21 points including five 3-pointers.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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That the Big Apple was owned by Mora and his wife, who was Black, provided a level of protection that activists found in rare supply.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The thick wedge heel makes these a perfect day-to-night boot, and to top it off, they’re crafted from a water-repellent upper for protection from the elements.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Uptown and downtown offer an exciting lifestyle, especially for residents looking for a secure, lock-and-leave home.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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People in the shelter-in-place area were told to go and stay indoors, close and lock windows and doors, and turn off HVAC and air-conditioning systems, according to the Butler County Sheriff's Office.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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