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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
Senolytic drugs like navitoclax are still being studied for safety, and the team emphasized that previous trials have shown mixed results regarding their impact on artery plaque.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
For now, the AAFA advice outlines specific temperature and humidity thresholds to identify high-risk conditions and inform workplace safety protocols.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
Ortberg took the reins in August 2024, tasked with course-correcting for Boeing after years of safety and manufacturing crises that have cost the company billions of dollars.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
For its part, Buy Nothing says its decisions are based on building community, trust and safety.
—Dania Maxwell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for safety
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
For now, the AAFA advice outlines specific temperature and humidity thresholds to identify high-risk conditions and inform workplace safety protocols.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
Ortberg took the reins in August 2024, tasked with course-correcting for Boeing after years of safety and manufacturing crises that have cost the company billions of dollars.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
For its part, Buy Nothing says its decisions are based on building community, trust and safety.
—Dania Maxwell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for safety
Noun
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If the Heelers excel at turning domestic life into a form of play, what makes this play possible is their family’s absolute security, its durability against anything life might throw at it.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Starmer says he was not informed that the Foreign Office had overruled the recommendation of security officials in early 2025 not to give Peter Mandelson the job.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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After Hawks center Tony Bradley was called for an offensive foul for setting a hard screen on Alvarado, the veteran McCollum got into it with the scrappy Knicks guard, jawing face-to-face in a moment that underscored the growing chippiness in the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Apple’s changing of the guard with low-key Head of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, set to replace CEO Tim Cook in a matter of months, launches a new era at the tech giant.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His state case has been delayed because of protections that he — and everyone — is guaranteed by law.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Note the control and tightness of the hatched lines on the cheek, and the way the mark loosens with the locks of hair right next to it, like wind rushing around a building.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Start installing the new lock by inserting the latch mechanism.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Safety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/safety. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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